Gosforth

  • Description

    "Ancient parish in Allerdale above Derwent ward, Cumberland....parish contained three manors: Gosforth, Bolton and Newton or Seascale. Manor of Gosforth held by de Gosford family in 13th century; divided between five co-heiresses after death of Robert de Gosford 1316. Manor of Bolton in hands of de Waberthwaite family in 13th century; held by branch of Senhouse family by 18th century; had passed to Charles Lutwidge by 1777 and remained in Lutwidge family of Holmrook Hall for much of 19th century. Manor of Newton and Seascale was held by Senhouse family from c.1270 until lost by mortgage c.1707. Reacquired by branch of Senhouses 1800..."
  • Owner

    Cumbria County History Trust
  • Source

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  • Further information

    Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/gosforth
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 3 years, 1 month ago
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