Bassenthwaite

  • Description

    "Ancient parish in Allerdale below Derwent ward, Cumberland. Acreage: 6,915 acres [2,798 ha], including 3,630 acres [1,469 ha] of commons and stinted pasture, enclosed in 1771. Divided into two constablewicks, Highside and Lowside (or Hawes). Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw Common (1,018 acres [412 ha]) remains unenclosed fell grazing. Population: estimated at 530 in 1688...."
  • Owner

    Cumbria County History Trust
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/bassenthwaite
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 3 years, 9 months ago
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