Crofton, Cumbria
| Crofton | |
  Crofton shown within Cumbria |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| - London | miles ( km) SSE |
| District | City of Carlisle |
| Shire county | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLISLE |
| Postcode district | CA5 |
| Dialling code | 016973 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| European Parliament | North West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Cumbria | |
Crofton is a village within the City of Carlisle district of Cumbria, England. It is miles ( km) west-southwest of Carlisle.
Historically a part of Cumberland, Crofton was one of three small townships in the centre of the former Parish of Thursby. It was originally called Croft-town, derived from the word Croft, as the town standing upon the Crofts. [1]
Notable landmarks were Crofton Place, the seat of Sir Wastel Brisco, Bart. It also became a surname to John Crofton. Although Crofton Hall was demolished (likely in the 1960s), some of the estate buildings remain, and the gateway and pond are notable remnants.
Gallery
 Archway at the entrance to drive up to the site of Crofton Hall |
 Surviving farm building near site of Crofton Hall |
 Lake near the site of Crofton hall |
External links
- Thursby, GENUKI article.
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