Salter and Eskatt
Commonly called Eskatt and Salter, is an extra-parochial
district, situated about eight miles east by south of Whitehaven. The demesne of Salter
was given by Gospatric, son of Orme, son of Ketel, to the abbey of Saint Mary, York, and
was subsequently consigned to the priory of St. Bees. After the dissolution of the
religious houses, it was purchased by Dr. Leigh, and sold by his grandson to the Salkelds
of Whitehall, from whom it passed to the families of Patrickson, Robertson, and Fryer; and
is now the property of Mrs. Margaret Dickinson. Salter Hall is one of the oldest
houses in this part of the county, having been built by Thos. Salkeld, in 1583, as appears
by an inscription over the kitchen door. There is here a very ancient staircase, of black
carved oak, and, unlike most old houses, this is both commodious and comfortable. The
demesne of Salter and Eskatt contains 634 acres, and the largest proprietor is Mrs.
Dickinson.
Mannix & Whellan, History, Gazetteer and Directory of Cumberland, 1847
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