Ousby Parish

  • Description

    "Ancient parish in Leath ward, Cumberland. CP enlarged by absorbing Melmerby CP 1934....said to be named from its Danish owner, Ulf son of Haldane. Complex descent through medieval period: manor had apparently been divided into eighths by 1289. Ownership remained divided but manorial rights had been obtained by Crackanthorpes of Newbiggin by 17th century....."
  • Owner

    Cumbria County History Trust
  • Source

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  • Further information

    Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/ousby
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Edmund Anon
    Last modified: 4 years ago
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