Bassenthwaite
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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
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License
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Further information
Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/bassenthwaite
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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