Burthwaite
| Burthwaite | |
| Cumberland | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NY415496 |
| Location: | 54°50’18"N, 2°54’44"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Carlisle |
| Postcode: | CA4 |
| Dialling code: | 01697 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Cumberland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Carlisle |
Burthwaite is a village in Cumberland due south of the county town, Carlisle, along just a local road, but with the merciless course of the M6 motorway passing just a mile to the east, beyond which stands Wreay on the River Petteril, the latter flowing northwards to Carlisle.
History
The history of Burthwaite is one with the history of Blackhall Park Estate also called Blackwell Park in some records. Until recent times the owner of Blackhall Park also owned all eight cottages, the two farms of Orchard House, Burthwaite Croft and the small holding of Burthwaite Villa (now Thwaite House).
Researched by village historians has produced a fine online resource. The historical report begins with the birth of John Pearson christened on 23 Oct 1787 son of Adam Pearson farmer of Bell Bridge Sebergham, his wife Elizabeth.