Castle Sowerby Parish
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Description
"Ancient parish in Leath Ward, Cumberland, comprising five townships or ‘bounds’: Bustabeck, Howbound, Rowbound, Southernby and Stockdalewath....Economy: farming: noted for its corn, especially oats, which was said to be ‘the best in the county’ in later 17th century; woodland on former common land, with charcoal-burning, perhaps in medieval period. Coal mining at Hewerhill by later 17th century; mine there in mid-19th century; mining had ceased by 1900. Limestone...." -
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Cumbria County History Trust -
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Further information
Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/castle-sowerby
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Added by: Edmund Anon
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