Notes from the 1821 Census
- Cumberland -
Abstract of Population 1821 - Census Statistical Returns 1822.
"Items of Interest in the Notes"
A compilation of the significant increases, or decreases in population since 1811,
transcribed by Alan Longbottom. © 2000
Note: Most Census returns between 1801 and 1831 amounted to little more than
'head counts'. This account (compiled in 1822) simply suggests reasons for local population
changes, based on a comparison of those counts. Names of individuals were not recorded.
Allerdale Ward - above Derwent
Crosthwaite Parish is mostly in Allerdale Ward, below Derwent.
The miners of Borrowdale are included in the 2nd column of
occupations.
Allerdale Ward - above Derwent
It is remarked in the Return of the Parish of Workington
contains 7,188 resident inhabitants, and 439 sailors are said
to be from home.
Allerdale Ward - below Derwent
Broomfield Parish is partly in Cumbeerland Ward. The Entire
Parish contains 2,107 inhabitants, exclusive of 603 sailors
employed in registered vessels, and 3 soldiers.
Allerdale Ward - below Derwent
The Entire Parish of Cross Cannonby contains 3,870 inhabitants
exclusive of 603 sailors belonging to Maryport, but inclusive
of 113 persons said to be attributable to Ellenborough Township.
Allerdale Ward - below Derwent
The Entire Parish of Isall contains 449 inhabitants. The increase
of Population is ascribed to inclosure of common lands, and
improved agriculture.
Allerdale Ward - below Derwent
The increase of Population in the Parish of Plumbland is ascribed
to a free-school and new collieries.
Cumberland Ward - Beaumont Parish
In Beaumont Parish, Bowness Township and Kirk Andrews Parish
an unfinished canal is the assigned cause of the Increase of
Population, also in Drumburgh Township where 11 families in
that occupation are entered in the 3rd column.
Cumberland Ward - Dalston Parish
The Entire Parish of Dalston contains 2,716 inhabitants. New
collieries have produced an increase of population.
Eskdale Ward - Irthington Parish
The Entire Parish of Irthington contains 1,020 inhabitants.
The Township of Newtown is stated to have declined in Population
since 1811 from the failure of a cotton manufactory, but in fact
there is an increase of 34 persons.
Eskdale Ward - Wetheral Parish - Warwick Bridge Township
Wetheral Parish is mostly in Cumberland Ward. The increase of
Population in the Eskdale part of it arises from the establishment
of a cotton mill at Warwick Bridge.
Leath Ward - Great Salkeld Parish
The inclosure of Inglewood Forest has caused houses to be built
and increased the Population of Great Salkeld.
City of Carlisle - St Cuthbert's Parish - Botchardby Township
This is a suburb of the City. The unfinished Carlisle Canal
increases the Population of the City.
Whitehaven Town of - In St Bee's Parish
The Population of Whitehaven is said to have decreased in the
last 2 years from decrease of trade. The sailors belonging to
registered vessels (about 800 in number) are reckoned as such
elsewhere.
[Transcribed by Alan Longbottom in February 2000
from returns at the PRO, and made available with permission]
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