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Wetheral

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"Stretches along both sides of the Eden, through the most picturesque part of the vale, a distance of about six miles, and has a breadth of from one and a half to three and a half miles. It is bounded on the east by the parishes of Hayton and Cumwhitton, on the west by St. Cuthbert's and St. Mary's, Carlisle, on the north by Warwick, and on the south by Wreay and Hesket. The soil is in general fertile and well cultivated . . . The parish is divided into four townships: Great Corby and Warwick Bridge, Cumwhinton and Cotehill, Scotby, and Wetheral." [Description from T. Bulmer & Co's History, Topography and Directory of East Cumberland, 1884]

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Archives & Libraries

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Bibliography

  • History, Topography and Directory of East Cumberland, T.F. Bulmer, T.Bulmer & Co., Manchester, 1884.
  • The Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society:
    • The Priory of Wetheral, J.H. Martindale, 1921, N.S. Vol. 22.
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Church History

  • An account of the Church History of Wetheral, transcribed from T. Bulmer & Co's History, Topography and Directory of East Cumberland, 1884 by Don Noble.
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Church Records

The original records and bishops transcripts are held in Carlisle RO, but readers can only access registers on microfilm.
The reference number links to the CASCAT catalogue listing for all church records for the parish.
 

Church of England

Wetheral

Holy Trinity & St Constantine

PR43

1674-1965

1674-2011

1674-1890

1754-1947

1665-1890

Wetheral

Wetheral with Warwick

Holme Eden

St Paul

PR129?

1845-1965

1861-2006

1846-1912

1874-1955

1845-1865

Holme_Eden

Holme Eden

Scotby

All Saints

PR126

1855-1983

1862-2005

1865-1997

1899-1977

 

Scotby

 

Non-Conformist

Great Corby

Primitive Methodist

 

1979-1986

      

Scotby (Carlisle)

Society of Friends

   

1862-1902

Carlisle

   

Warwick Bridge  Our Lady and St Wilfred

Roman Catholic

 

1765-1948

1769-1842 1864-1991

1765-1841: 1856-1975

Carlisle

   


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also Methodists, Cumwhinton (UMFC): Baptisms 1889-1964

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Description & Travel

You can see pictures of Wetheral which are provided by:

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Directories

  • A Description of Wetheral transcribed from T. Bulmer & Co's History, Topography and Directory of East Cumberland, 1884 by Don Noble.
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Gazetteers

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History

  • An account of some History of Wetheral, transcribed from T. Bulmer & Co's History, Topography and Directory of East Cumberland, 1884 by Don Noble.
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Maps

You can see maps centred on OS grid reference NY466545 (Lat/Lon: 54.882386, -2.833865), Wetheral which are provided by:

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Probate Records

  • Wetheral fell under the authority of the ancient diocese of Carlisle and wills prior to 1858 were proved in the consistory court there. Records from 1548 to 1858 include original wills, letters of administration and inventories, although there are significant gaps in the years before 1661. These are deposited with the CRO at Carlisle. Comprehensive indexes exist, at the Carlisle CRO, in card files easily accessible in the reading room. The indexes cover from 1617 to 1941, listing the year of probate and the residence of the deceased. This is extraordinarily helpful in distinguishing between many individuals of the same name. Microfilm of many of these records, and a partial typescript of the indexes, is available at the Kendal office of the CRO.
  • The Province of York covered most of northern England, including this parish, and anyone who died leaving property in more than one diocese within the province would have their will proved in the Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of York (PCY) or sometimes in the Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York. These records are now deposited with York University, Borthwick Institute of Historical Research.
  • For probate from 1858 on, and general information, see our England - Probate page. However please note registered copy probate records for Cumberland are also available 1858-1941 at the Record Office in Carlisle.

[Page originated by Don Noble in 1997 and updated 12 Jun 1999 - Don Noble]