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Woodhorn Parish, 1855


Extract from: History, Topography, and Directory of Northumberland...Whellan, William, & Co, 1855.

WOODHORN PARISH

 

Woodhorn parish is bounded on the north by Widdrington chapelry, on the west by Bothal and Ulgham, on the south by Bedlingtonshire, and on the east by the German Ocean. It is about four and three-quarter miles in length, by two and a half in breadth, and comprises an area of 8,546 acres. The number of inhabitants in 1801, was 1,208; in 1811, 1,172; in 1821, 1,378; in 1831, 1,416; in 1841, 1,618; and in 1851, 1,598 souls. The soil of this district is generally fertile. The parish contains the chapelry of Newbiggin and the townships of Cresswell, Ellington, Hurst, Linmouth, North Seaton, Woodhorn, and Woodhorn Demesne.

 

CRESSWELL is a township and village forming with the township of Ellington a district parish, since the year 1836. The township of Cresswell contains 1,078 acres, and its rateable value is £1,595 14s. Population in 1801, 183; in 1811, 194; in 1821, 303; in 1831, 251; in 1841, 253; and in 1851, 251 souls. It has been the property of the Cresswell family since the reign of King John. THE VILLAGE of Cresswell is situated on the sea- shore, nine miles north-east by east of Morpeth. THE CHURCH is a hand- some edifice in the later English style of architecture. It was erected, in 1836, at a cost of £2.000, principally defrayed by A. J. Baker Cresswell, Esq., who has also endowed it with £100 per annum. The greater portion of the windows in this church are filled with stained glass. Rev. John E. Leefe incumbent. In connexion with the church there are two schools, a "mixed school,'' situated in the township of Ellington, and a female school near the church, which is supported by Mrs. Cresswell. THE PARSONAGE, a neat building in the same style as the church, is situated at Ellington. CRESSWELL HALL is a fine structure in the Grecian style of architecture, erected in 1829, from the designs of Mr. John Shaw, of London. It is situated on an eminence near the village and about half a mile from the sea.

Cresswell A. J. Baker, Esq. Cresswell Hall

Cook Elizabeth, land proprietor, Bleakmoor House

Henderson Edward, vict. Cresswell Arms

Lawson Miss Barbara

Leech Hannah E. schoolmistress

Mills John, beer retailer

Muckle Thomas, land steward, Farm House

Hobson John, gardener

Rutledge Mary, shopkeeper

Smith John, stonemason

Taylor Samuel, gamekeeper, Cresswell Cottage

Wilkinson John, woodkeeper, Cresswell Lodge

 

ELLINGTON township and village, contains 2,189 acres, the property of A. J. B. Cresswell, Esq., and its rateable value is £2,429 10s. The population in 1801, was 230; in 1811, 214; in 1821, 255; in 1831, 270; in 1841, 286; and in 1851, 263 souls. THE VILLAGE of Cresswell is situated on the north bank of the river Line, over which there is a good stone bridge.

POST OFFICE, ELLINGTON. Isabella Oliver, postmistress. Letters arrive here, from Morpeth, at 11-40 a.m, and are despatched thereto at 1-20 p.m.

Adams William, schoolmaster 

Allison Peter, miller and farmer 

Bell Thomas, farmer, East Moor 

Bell William, farmer, High Thorn 

Gutters Catherine, vict. Plough 

Hallowell Thomas, joiner and cartwright 

Johnson Thomas, blacksmith 

Leefe Rev. John E. incumbent, Parsonage 

Oliver Isabella, postmistress

Oliver J. & W. tailors and drapers

Shanks John, vict. & shoemaker, Sun Inn

Stephenson John, shopkeeper

Stoker James, cattle dealer and farmer

Taylor Robert, stonemason

Willis Joseph, farmer, West Moor

Wood Jacob, farmer, Hagg House

Wray Thomas, shopkeeper & shoemaker

 

HURST is a township and hamlet, the property of the Duke o£ Portland. The township contains 395 acres, ani its rateable value is £543 3s. 4d. It contained in 1801, 50; in 1811, 44; in 1821, 42; in 1831, 39; in 1841, 42; and in 1851, 43 inhabitants. THE HAMLET of Hurst is situated six miles east by north of Morpeth.

DIRECTORY. The farmers are George Crozier, The Hurst; William Elliott, North Hurst; and William Rowell, Low Hurst.

 

LINMOUTH is a township and hamlet, the property of J. H. H. Atkinson, Esq., J P. The area of the township is 315 acres, and its rateable value £372 10s. 8d. Population in 1801, 12; in 1811, 24; in 1821, 22; in 1831, 23; in 1841, 31 ; and in 1851, 38 souls. THE HAMLET of Linmouth is situated, as it’s name implies, at the junction of the River Line with the sea, seven and a half miles E.N .E. of Morpeth. The principal resident is Joseph Hall, farmer.

 

NEWBlGGIN is a chapelry and village in this parish, comprising 400 acres, of which the rateable value is £908 10s. The population in 1801, was 398 ; in 1811, 396; in 1821, 434; in 1831, 510; in 1841, 666; and in 1851, 717 souls. THE VILLAGE of Newbiggin is situated on the sea shore, one mile south-east of Woodhorn ; it has long been a favourite bathing place, and the principal inn possesses warm, cold, and shower baths. THE CHAPEL OF EASE. dedicated to St. Bartholomew, was rebuilt in 1846, by voluntary subscriptions. William Watson, Esq., being the principal contributor. It is a neat structure, with a tower and spire, and occupies a good position near the sea cliff at the east end of the village.

POST OFFICE, NEWBIGGIN -William Wilson, postmaster. Letters arrive here from Morpeth, at 12 noon, and are despatched thereto at 1 p.m.

Allen Thomas, stonemason

Allen William, stonemason & shopkeeper

Bell William, boot and shoemaker

Brown James, vict. and fishmonger, Coble Inn

Brown Jane, shopkeeper

Brown Nicholas, fishmonger

Brown Stephenson, shoemaker

Brown William; druggist, grocer, stationer and lending library

Common John, butcher

Charlton Elizabeth, schoolmistress

Cooper Matthew, fishmonger

Cowell Jane vict. Queen's Head

Dodds Thomas, mail car to Morpeth

Dant William, gentleman

Dawson Mary, day school

Downie Georga, tailor, draper, and grocer

Downie John, tailor and draper

Evans Mrs. Isabella

Gibson John, shopkeeper

Grace William, land agent

Heslop John, draper and grocer

Heslop Robert, butcher and farmer

Henderson John, vict. and fishmonger, Victoria Inn

Hilby Frederick, surgeon

Hindhaugh William, miller

Hudson & Boston, fishmonger & preservers

Jobling Thomas, vict. & fishmonger, Mason's Arms

Johnson Mrs. Jane

Lawson Joseph, house carpenter

Lockie John, shoemaker

Mills Isabella, shopkeeper

Mitchinson John, schoolmaster

Oram John, joiner

Potts Elizabeth, dressmaker

Potts George Foster, vict. & bath owner, Old Ship Inn

Rankin Leonard, saddler

Reid J. C. surgeon & M.D. Brewery House

Russell George, fishmonger

Richardson Robert, stonemason

Shanks Eleanor, vict. King's Head

Stephenson Nicholas, brewer and malster

Stoker Peter, gentleman

Stubbs Mr. Edward

Smith Francis, gentleman

Smith Rev. Mr. curate

Taylor John, shopkeeper & stonemason

Taylor Joseph, stonemason

Taylor Thomas, stonemason

Thompson Robert, blacksmith

Thornton Ann, milliner and dressmaker

Watson William, fishmonger

Welch Jane, shopkeeper

Walker Rev. John

Wilkie Thomas, draper

Wilkinson Matthew, joiner

Yate John, schoolmaster

CARRIER to Morpeth and Newcastle, Francis Rochester

 

NORTH SEATON, a. township and village, the property of William Watson. Esq., contains 121 acres, and its rateable value is £1,947 10s. Population in 1801, 182 ; in 1811, 150; in 1821, 159 ; in 1831, 150 ; in 1841, 157; and in 1851, 146 souls. THE VILLAGE of North Seaton is situated six and a half miles east of Morpeth. North Seaton Hall, the residence of William Watson, Esq., is a neat mansion, beautifully situated near the village.

Fairnington Charles, shopkeeper

Sadler Robert, steward

Soulsby William, vict. & tailor, Swan Inn

Turner John, gamekeeper

Watson William, Esq. The Hall

Farmers

Dunn Robinson

English Thomas, Moorhouse

Jewett Ann, Lane End

Redhead Gabriel, Spital House

 

WOODHORN is a township and village, giving name to the parish in which it is situated. The area of the township is 2,558 acres, and its rateable value is £2,305 10s. The number of its inhabitants in 1801, was 143; in 1811, 136; in 1821, 155; in 1831, 155; in 1841, 158; and in 1851,131 souls. THE VILLAGE of Woodhorn is situated seven and a quarter miles east by north of Morpeth. THE CHURCH, an ancient structure dedicated to St. Mary, was rebuilt in in· 1813, and is a now a neat substantial edifice. The registers of the parish commence in 1605. The living, a vicarage with the curacy of Newbiggin, in the archdeaconry of Lindisfarne, and deanery of Morpeth, is valued in the Liber Regis at £21 15s. 7½d., gross income, £535. Patron, the Bishop of Durham; incumbent, the Rev. Thomas Richard. Shipperdson.

CHARITIES - Viscountess Bulkeley, who died in 1826, gave to the archdeacon of Northumberland and the Vicar of Woodhorn, £500 on trust, to place the same out on government security, and to apply the produce for the benefit of the poor of the parish of Woodhorn, in such manner as they should think most beneficial. The sum of £500 was invested in the purchase of £642 1s. 1d. three per cent consols, and the dividends amounting to £19 5s. 2d. per annum, are distributed yearly, about Christmas, among the poor persons of the parish, including the chapelries of Widdrington and Newbiggin. Dr. Triplett left £5 for binding apprentice one or more poor children, boys or girls, born in this parish, to such trades as the trustees of the charity should think fit. Nothing has been paid to the parish on account of this charity since 1826. George Forster, in 1797 bequeathed the sum of £1,200 for the establishment of a free school, for the education of fifteen boys and ten girls, of the poor inhabitants of the parish of Woodhorn, and chapelry of Newbiggin, the said sum to be laid out by his executors on a freehold property, to be by them conveyed to the Vicar of Woodhorn and Step hen Watson, Esq., his heirs, &c. ; and be directed that after payment of the schoolmaster's salary, and providing the children with clothing, £2 2s. yearly should be paid to the Newcastle Infirmary. During the lives of the two executors, and for a short time afterwards, £25 a year was paid to a schoolmaster at Woodhorn, and some children were supplied with articles of clothing. About the year 1815, the payments were discontinued, on the ground that the bequest was void under the statute of 9 Geo. II., c. 36.

Brown John and Benry, farmers, Woodhorn Moor

Brown William, farmer 

Coxon Mary, shopkeeper 

Eghell James, farmer, East Farm

Egdell Robert, farmer and butcher, Glebe Farm

Gibson Thomas, vict. Plough 

Hindbaugh Richard, miller (R. and W. Hindhaugh), Woodhorn Mill 

Hall Joseph, farmer, Linmouth

Pyle Henry, blacksmith

Robson Thomas, woodman

Shipperdson Rev. Thomas Richard, M.A. incumbent

Shotton Thomas, joiner and cartwright

Stubbs Henry, farmer

Watson Bartholomew, blacksmith

Watson Robert, tailor

Wilson Joseph, farmer, Moorhouse

 

WOODHORN DEMESNE is a township in this parish, situated a short distance S.S.E. of the village of Woodhorn. Its area is 311 acres and the rateable value £560. The number of inhabitants in 1801, was 10; in 1811, 14; in 1812, 8 ; in 1831, 9; in 1841, 15; and in 1851, 4 souls. It is the property of A, J. B. Cresswell, Esq.

Ashington Morpeth Ward, 1855 Northumberland Parishes and Townships - 1855

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