Crofton, Cumbria

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For other places with the same name, see Crofton (disambiguation).

Crofton was one of three small townships in the centre of Thursby Parish in Cumbria, the northwestern most county in England. 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 Sir 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.