Crofton, Cumbria
| Crofton | |
  Crofton Crofton shown within Cumbria | |
| OS grid reference | NY305505 |
|---|---|
| - London | 261 miles (420 km) SSE |
| District | City of Carlisle |
| Shire county | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLISLE |
| Postcode district | CA5 |
| Dialling code | 016973 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
Crofton is a village within the City of Carlisle district of Cumbria, England. It is 6.4 miles (10.3 km) west-southwest of Carlisle.
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.
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 (likely in the 1960s), some of the estate buildings remain, and the gateway and pond are notable remnants.
Gallery
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Archway at the entrance to drive up to the site of Crofton Hall
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Surviving farm building near site of Crofton Hall
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Lake near the site of Crofton hall
External links
Media related to Crofton, Cumbria at Wikimedia Commons
- Thursby, GENUKI article.