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The Esk Boathouse


The Esk Boathouse is situated at the edge of Rockliffe Marsh, a short distance south of the River Esk (the 'Border Esk'), near the hamlet of Rockcliffe Cross in Cumbria. It was one the home of Will the boatman who rowed people across the Esk; "Here Honest Will the Boatman rowt on / Gentle and simple he did guide / to either Scotch or English side...". The boathouse is also said to have once served as an inn, for which the licence lapsed in 1889.[1] Today the building is available as a holiday let.

Rockcliffe Cross River Esk ('the Border Esk')
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The Esk Boathouse
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Esk Boathouse, epitaph to Will the boatman
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Esk Boathouse at entrance to Rockcliffe Marsh
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Esk Boathouse
- "....Notice:- -- 'Ere Metal Brig or Rail were thowt on, / Here Honest Will the Boatman rowt on / Gentle and simple he did guide / to either Scotch or …
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Post code: CA6 4BS
County: Cumbria
Grid ref: NY34046369

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