Crosby-Upon-Eden Parish
Covers an area of about three square miles, containing
2269 acres, of the rateable value of £2500 besides 275 acres of common. The soil is
chiefly a fertile sandy loam, especially on the south side of the parish, where the lands
descend gradually to the Eden. The principal land owners are Geo. Saul, Esq., Miss
Patrickson, John Dixon, Esq., and the Misses Howard. It is part of the Barony of
Linstock or Crosby, of which the bishop of Carlisle is lord paramount. The tenants are
nearly all customary, and a few are under the earl of Carlisle, and Mrs. Maude. It is
divided into four townships, viz., Brunstock, Crosby High, Crosby Low, and Walby, which in
1841 contained 404 inhabitants.
Brunstock, a hamlet and township, three miles N.N.E. of Carlisle. Here stands the beautiful seat of George Saul, Esq. It is in the Gothic style, and the pleasure grounds are very tastefully laid out. High Crosby is a small village and township, about half a mile east of Low Crosby. The vicarage house, and Crosby House, are in the village. The latter is a fine mansion, the residence of Rev. Thos. L. Hervey. Walby township is about four miles N.E. of Carlisle.
Mannix & Whellan, History, Gazetteer and Directory of Cumberland, 1847
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Notes
1. The present church, dedicated to St. John Evangelist, dates from 1854.
Photo © Steve Bulman.
29 April 2008
© Steve Bulman