Parton


https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/parton

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Parton Civil Parish


Civil Parishes in Cumbria


Parton Township, 1848


Parton

  • Description

    "Coastal settlement in Moresby parish, Allerdale above Derwent ward, Cumberland, which became separate administrative township c.1726....Fishing and harbour by 1680s (Thomas Denton considered Parton ‘as fit for a harbour as Whitehaven and safer rideing at anchor’) but coal trade ceased after pier was washed away 1795. Brewing and tanning from 1750s to 19th century....."

  • Owner

    Cumbria County History Trust

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    Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/parton
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 4 years ago
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