Kirkby Thore


https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/kirkby-thore

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Kirkby Thore Civil Parish


Civil Parishes in Cumbria

  • Description

    "Township in Kirkby Thore parish, East ward, Westmorland....manor of Kirkby Thore held by Kirkby Thore family (descended from Whelp who held it mid-12th century) in 13th-14th centuries; passed to Wharton family by 1450s,...Economy: farming. Gypsum quarrying by 19th century; major expansion early 20th century with plaster and plasterboard plant from 1910; still in operation....."

  • Owner

    Cumbria County History Trust

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  • Further information

    Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/kirkby-thore
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Edmund Anon
    Last modified: 3 years, 2 months ago
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