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Crofton, Cumbria

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J M Briscoe08 08 200712 37 33IMG2755 1 Crofton Hall archway
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Crofton is an area of Thursby, Allerdale district of Cumbria, England. It is 6.4 miles (10.3 km) west-southwest of Carlisle. In 1870-72 the township had a population of 105.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 in about 1955–1956, some of the estate buildings remain, and the gateway and pond are notable remnants.

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