Holme Cultram Genealogical Records

Holme Cultram Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St. Paul's, Holme Baptisms (1850-1900)

An Anglican baptism register, providing proof of parentage for those in St. Paul's, Holme parish. Also contains details on people's residence and occupation.

St. Paul's, Holme Baptisms (1850-1900)

An Anglican baptism register, providing proof of parentage for those in St. Paul's, Holme parish. Also contains details on people's residence and occupation.

Holme Cultram Baptisms (Bishop's Transcripts) (1663-1837)

An Anglican baptism register, providing proof of parentage for those in Holme Cultram parish. Also contains details on people's residence and occupation.

Cumbria Birth Index (1837-2009)

A growing index of births registered in the region. Records include a reference to the sub-registration district, making it easier to order the correct certificate.

Holme Cultram Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Holme Cultram Marriages (1871-1914)

An index of an Anglican marriage register. Only records parties' names.

St. Paul's, Holme Marriages (1850-1900)

An Anglican marriage register, recording the names of the parties getting married, date of marriage, residence, father's name, marital status and other details.

St. Paul's, Holme Marriages (1850-1900)

An Anglican marriage register, recording the names of the parties getting married, the date of their, residence, father's name, marital status and other details.

Holme Cultram Marriages (Bishop's Transcripts) (1663-1837)

An Anglican marriage register, recording the names of the parties getting married and the date of their marriage. Later records tend to include residence, marital status and other details.

Holme Cultram Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St. Paul's, Holme Burials (1850-1900)

A record of burials, which typically occurred shortly after death. Records may include age, residence and other details.

St. Paul's, Holme Burials (1850-1900)

A record of burials, which typically occurred shortly after death. Records may include age, residence and other details.

Holme Cultram Burials (Bishop's Transcripts) (1663-1837)

A record of burials, which typically occurred shortly after death. Records may include age, residence, names of relatives and other details.

Holme Cultram Burials (1871-1914)

A name index to burials. Does not include abode.

Holme Cultram Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Cumberland Lay Subsidy (1332-1333)

A tax levied on the wealthier inhabitants of Cumberland.

1901 British Census (1901)

The 1901 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

1891 British Census (1891)

The 1891 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Newspapers Covering Holme Cultram

Carlisle Journal (1833-1866)

A local newspaper including news from the Carlisle area, family announcements, business notices, advertisements, legal & governmental proceedings and more.

Carlisle Patriot (1817-1855)

This fully searchable newspaper will provide a rich variety of information about the people and places of the Carlisle district. Includes family announcements.

Northern Echo (1870-1900)

Britain's most popular provincial newspaper, covering local & national news, family announcements, government & local proceedings and more.

Cumberland & Westmorland Newspaper Transcriptions (1781-1959)

A collection of transcribed extracts, particularly BMD columns, from over 20 newspapers.

Furness Railway Magazine Index (1921-1923)

An index to personal notices in a railway employee magazine.

Holme Cultram Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

York Peculiar Probate Records (1383-1883)

Digital images, indexed by testor's name, of 28,716 wills, administrations, inventories and other probate documents. The records can shed light on an individual’s relations, possessions, land holdings, legal agreements and more. They cover various jurisdictions throughout the north of England.

Cumbria Will and Probate Index (1751-1941)

An index to wills, administrations and inventories proved by the Diocese of Durham and Carlisle District Probate Registry. The index provides a reference, which can be used to view original documents.

York Prerogative & Exchequer Court Probate Index (1688-1858)

An index to 263,822 wills, administrations and other probate documents proved by an ecclesiastical court in York. The index included the testor's name, residence, year of probate, type of document and reference to order copies of the referenced document(s.).

York Prerogative & Exchequer Court Probate Index (1267-1500)

An index to 10,195 wills, administrations and other probate documents proved by an ecclesiastical court in York. The index included the testor's name, residence, occupation, will & probate year, language, type of document and reference to order copies of the referenced document(s.).

Holme Cultram Immigration & Travel Records

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

17th Century British Emigrants to the U.S. (1600-1700)

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

Holme Cultram Military Records

Prisoners of War of British Army (1939-1945)

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

British Prisoners of World War II (1939-1945)

Details on around 165,000 men serving in the British Army, Navy and Air Force who were held as prisoners during WWII.

British Army WWI Medal Rolls (1914-1920)

Index and original images of over 5 million medal index cards for British soldiers It can be searched by individual's name, Coprs, Unit and Regiment. Due to the loss of many WWI service records, this is the most complete source for British WWI soldiers

British Army WWI Service Records (1914-1920)

This rich collection contains contains records for 1.9 million non-commissioned officers and other ranks who fought in WWI. Due to bomb damage in WWI, around 60% of service records were lost. Documents cover: enlistment, medical status, injuries, conduct, awards and discharge. A great deal of genealogical and biographical documentation can be found in these documents, including details on entire families, physical descriptions and place of birth.

Silver War Badges (1914-1920)

An index to nearly 900,000 military personnel who were awarded the Silver War Badge for sustaining injures. Records include rank, regimental number, unit, dates of enlistment and discharge, and reason for discharge.

Register & Records of Holm Cultram (1150-1400)

The cartulary and other records of the important Cistercian house of Holm Cultram. The records cover many places in Cumberland.

Home Office Prison Calendars (1868-1929)

Records of over 300,000 prisoners held by quarter sessions in England & Wales. Records may contain age, occupation, criminal history, offence and trial proceedings.

Central Criminal Court After-trial Calendars (1855-1931)

Over 175,000 records detailing prisoner's alleged offences and the outcome of their trial. Contains genealogical information.

England & Wales Electoral Registers (1832-1932)

Digital images of ledgers recording those registered to vote, searchable by an index of 220 million names. Entries list name, address, qualification to vote, description of property and sometimes age and occupation.

Prison Hulk Registers (1802-1849)

From the late 18th century many prisoners in Britain were kept on decommissioned ships known as hulks. This collection contains nearly 50 years of registers for various ships. Details given include: prisoner's name, date received, age, year of birth and conviction details.

Holme Cultram Taxation Records

Cumberland Lay Subsidy (1332-1333)

A tax levied on the wealthier inhabitants of Cumberland.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures (1710-1811)

An index linked to original images of registers recording apprenticeship indentures. Details are given on the trade and nature of apprenticeship. Many records list the parents of the apprentice.

Red Book of the Exchequer (1066-1230)

A compilation of records from the Court of the Exchequer primarily dealing with taxes and land. These records are in Latin.

Holme Cultram Land & Property Records

Register & Records of Holm Cultram (1150-1400)

The cartulary and other records of the important Cistercian house of Holm Cultram. The records cover many places in Cumberland.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

UK Poll Books and Electoral Rolls (1538-1893)

Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.

Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem (1236-1291)

Abstracts of records detailing the estates and families of deceased tenants from the reigns of Henry III and Edward I.

Holme Cultram Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Cumberland & Westmorland Directory (1929)

A directory of settlements in Cumberland & Westmorland detailing their history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland (1929)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland (1925)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland (1921)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland & Westmorland (1914)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Holme Cultram Cemeteries

St. Paul's, Holme Monumental Inscriptions (1804-1995)

Transcriptions of gravestones and memorials in the churchyard.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Maritime Memorials (1588-1950)

Several thousand transcribed memorials remembering those connected with the nautical occupations.

Holme Cultram Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Holme Cultram Histories & Books

Skinburness History (1700-1860)

A short history of Skinburness, including contemporary photographs and a map.

Cumbria Image Bank (1870-2000)

A collection of thousands of images, largely postcards and photographs of the former counties of Westmorland and Cumberland.

Photographs of Cumbria (1865-2009)

A large collection of photographs depicting the counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, arranged by place.

Cumbria Gazetteer (1845-1851)

Detailed descriptions of Cumbria parishes from Mannix & Whellan, History, Gazetteer and Directory of Cumberland and Westmorland.

The Ejected Cumberland & Westmorland (1660-1662)

A history of a period when ministers who did not conform to the Common Book of Prayer were ejected from their positions. This after a period of religious tolerance under Cromwell. The book also includes biographies of the several hundred ejected ministers.

Holme Cultram School & Education Records

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge University Alumni (1261-1900)

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge Alumni Database (1198-1910)

A searchable database containing over 90,000 note-form biographies for students of Cambridge University.

Holme Cultram Occupation & Business Records

Industrial History of Cumbria (1500-1950)

An extensive website detailing over forty different industries connected with the former counties of Westmorland and Cumberland.

Collieries of The North (1869-1991)

Profiles of collieries in the north of England, with employment statistics, profiles of those who died in the mines and photographs.

Cumbria Railway Images (1940-1980)

Over 1,000 photographs relating to railways in the former counties of Westmorland and Cumbria.

Cumbria Railway Employees (1821-1929)

An index to records detailing hundreds of railway employees in Westmorland and Cumberland.

Northern Mining Disasters (1705-1975)

Reports of mining distastes, includes lists of the deceased and photographs of monuments.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Holme Cultram

Cumberland & Westmorland Heraldic Visitation (1666)

Pedigrees of gentry families from Cumberland and Westmorland. Also describes their coats of arms.

Victoria County History: Cumberland (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Cumberland Quakers (1634-1740)

Biographic and genealogical information of early Quakers in Cumberland.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Holme Cultram Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Cumberland & Westmorland Heraldic Visitation (1666)

Pedigrees of gentry families from Cumberland and Westmorland. Also describes their coats of arms.

Victoria County History: Cumberland (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Visitation of England and Wales (1700-1899)

Over 600 pedigrees for English and Welsh families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Holme Cultram Church Records

St. Paul's, Holme Parish Registers (1850-1900)

Transcripts of registers, which record baptisms (typically occurring shortly after birth), marriages and burials (typically occurring shortly after death).

St. Paul's, Holme Parish Registers (1850-1900)

Transcripts of registers, which record baptisms (typically occurring shortly after birth), marriages and burials (typically occurring shortly after death).

Holme Cultram Bishop's Transcripts (1838-1871)

Transcripts of registers, which record baptisms (typically occurring shortly after birth), marriages and burials (typically occurring shortly after death).

Holme Cultram Bishop's Transcripts (1663-1837)

Transcripts of registers, which record baptisms (typically occurring shortly after birth), marriages and burials (typically occurring shortly after death).

The Ejected Cumberland & Westmorland (1660-1662)

A history of a period when ministers who did not conform to the Common Book of Prayer were ejected from their positions. This after a period of religious tolerance under Cromwell. The book also includes biographies of the several hundred ejected ministers.

Biographical Directories Covering Holme Cultram

The Ejected Cumberland & Westmorland (1660-1662)

A history of a period when ministers who did not conform to the Common Book of Prayer were ejected from their positions. This after a period of religious tolerance under Cromwell. The book also includes biographies of the several hundred ejected ministers.

Cumberland and Westmorland M.P.'s (1660-1867)

A history of Cumberland and Westmorland's influence and affairs in Westminster. Also contains short biographies of the counties' members of Parliament.

Who's Who in Northern Mining (1852-1910)

Abstract biographies of people connected with mining in the North of England.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Holme Cultram Maps

Cumberland and Westmorland Parish Map (1851)

A map delineating Church of England parishes in the two counties.

Guides to the Lakes (1576-1865)

A collection of maps and descriptions of the counties of Cumberland and Westmorland – their settlements and features.

Maps of Cumberland (1608-1897)

A collection of digitalised maps covering the county.

Maps of Cumbria (1307-1899)

Several maps depicting parts of Cumbria.

Collery Maps of The North (1807-1951)

A number of maps of northern England with the locations of collieries plotted.

Holme Cultram Reference Works

Cumbrian Manorial Records (2008)

Two guides for locating and using manorial records for family and property history.

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

Historical Description

Holm Abbey, or Holm Cultrum, is a small town, situated on a branch of the Solway Firth, containing 148 inhabited houses, and 758 inhabitants. This town was anciently of great repute, on account of a stately abbey, said to have been founded in the reign of King Stephen, by David I. king of Scotland, for Cistertian monks: very little of the monastic buildings now remain; the parochial chapel is formed out of the ruins, and part of the church, in its original form, is still standing. The importance of this abbey was formerly so great, that its abbots, though not mitred, were frequently, during the reign of Edward I. and II. summoned to sit in parliament. Its revenues, at the dissolution of religious houses, was estimated at 555l. 3s. 7d.

Wulstey Castle is situated about five miles to the west of Holm Abbey, on the sea-coast, and is said to have been built by the abbots of Holm Cultrum, for securing their books and charters against the incursions of the Scots. "In this castle (says Camden) tradition reports, that the magic works of Michael Scott (or Scotus) were preserved till they were mouldering into dust. He professed a religious life here, about the year 1290, and became so deeply versed in mathematics, and other abstruse sciences, that he obtained the character of a magician, and was believed in that credulous age to have performed many miracles." Mr. Gough, observes, that "Michael Scott was a Durham man, who applied himself to the abstruse Aristotelian philosophy, which he pretended to translate from Avicenna, and dedicated to Frederic II. Emperor of Germany, whose astrologer he was. Some of his philosophical and astrological works have been printed; and Dempster says, some remained in his time in Scotland, which his countrymen dare not open, for fear of the devilish pranks that might be played by them."

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

ABBEY TOWN, the popular name of Holme Cultram, has a station on the Carlisle and Silloth branch of the North British railway, and is 6 miles north-west from Wigton, 9 north-east from Aspatria and 15 east from Maryport: the parish of Holme Cultram extends from Crummack Bridge, near Allonby, to the mouth of the Wampool, a distance of 14 miles, and averaging about 4 miles in breadth, and is in the Northern division of the county, Allerdale-below-Derwent ward, petty sessional division, union and county court district of Wigton, and in the rural deanery of Wigton, and archdeaconry and diocese of Carlisle. A Local Government District was constituted for Holme Cultram parish 12 May, 1863, but, under the provisions of the “Local Government Act, 1894,” the parish is now governed by an Urban District Council of 15 members, and the district is divided into five wards. The Abbey Church of St. Mary the Virgin as now existing, consists only of six bays of the nave of the ancient fabric, without aisles or clerestory, the arcades having been walled up and pierced with modern windows; the western porch was built in 1507, by Robert Chamber, Abbot till 1518; the round-headed doorway is a good example of Early Transitional work, and there is a belfry containing 2 bells. Originally it was a cruciform structure of red sandstone, in the Transition style, with a total length of 279 feet, or 23 feet greater than the former length of Carlisle Cathedral; the transept was 135 feet long with eastern aisles, the central tower 38 feet square, and the nave aisles had a width of 13 feet. In the year 1600 the central tower and spire, 114 feet in height, fell and destroyed nearly the whole of the choir and other adjoining portions of the fabric; the tower was rebuilt in 1602—3, but on the 18th April, 1604, was destroyed by fire, by the carelessness of a workman engaged upon the roof; the choir in the same year was rebuilt by Edward Mandeville esq.; and in 1606 the body of the church was repaired by the parishioners, who later, about 1687, re-covered the roof of the north aisle with lead taken from the south; by 1703 it was again in a very dilapidated condition, only the nave being then intact, and during the period 1727—65, the western portion of the choir, the aisles and clerestory were removed, the arcades built up, a new roof put on, and galleries erected; in 1885 the whole was restored, the galleries removed, and the building brought generally into its present condition at a cost of £1,500. The stained east window was given in 1890 by Walter Scott esq. of Newcastle, in memory of Ann, his wife, and bis parents. In the porch is the gravestone of Robert Bruce, Earl Carrick, and lord of Annandale, father of Robert Bruce, King of Scotland, 1306—31. Here also is the gravestone, 4 ½ inches thick, of William Rydekar, 20th Abbot (1434); it is carved with canopied work, a rose, and a pastoral staff, and has a deeply cut inscription. In the porch are also some fragments of the tomb of Robert Chamber, abbot, 1507—18; including his effigy, vested, and wearing a mitre; the right hand, giving the benediction, is mutilated; but the left, holding a pastoral staff, remains; on either side are figures of monks, holding missals, and on another fragment is the figure of a kneeling angel, and a shield bearing the rebus of this abbot, viz:-“A bear chained to a pastoral staff passing through a mitre,” with the letters R, C. In June, 1872, the site of the nave aisles was excavated by Mr. C. J. Ferguson F.S.A, and Mr. John Steel, farmer, of Southerfield, and the walls found to have been 6 feet thick. A portion of one of the stone screens formerly in the church, and about 39 feet in length, is now built into the wall of the farmhouse, known as “Raby Cote” in this parish; the inscription, which has been dislocated by the irregular placing of the stones, shows that it was erected by Gilbert Lamotte, John of Bothel, vicar of Burgh-upon-Sands, and probably a third donor, in 1513, being the 6th year of Robert Chamber, Abbot (1507—18). The church plate includes a chalice, 5 ¼ inches in height, with the London date letter 1571—72, and there is another with a cover 15 inches high, with the London mark 1613—14. The church affords 300 sittings. The registers date from the year 1581. The living is a rectory; net yearly value, £260, with 9 acres of glebe and residence, in the gift of the University of Oxford, and held since 1875 by the Rev. Arthur Francis Sheppard B.A. of Oriel College, Oxford. This parish shares in the benefits of the Longcake Charity. The Cistercian Abbey of Holme Cultram appears to have been founded by charter about A.D. 1150, by Henry, son of David I. King of Scotland, and Prince of Cumberland, and confirmed by that king in the same year, although a small monastic settlement had been established here previous to that date. Henry II. of England, after, in 1156, he had taken possession of Cumberland, confirmed, with the approval of Pope Clement III. all previous grants to the abbey, which subsequently has many liberal benefactors. In 1322 Robert Bruce, with a Scottish force, pillaged the abbey, and in 1353, the convent, in order to save it from similar treatment, paid a ransom of £200 to William, Lord Douglas, and his followers. The abbey was surrended 29 Henry VIII. (1537—8) by Gawdn Borrowdale, last abbot, there being then 26 monks, and revenues estimated at £477. Sir Walter Scott makes special mention of Holme Cultram, in the “Lay of the Last Minstrel,” where occur the lines: —

And thus the gallant knight they bore,

Through Liddesdale to Leven’s shore;

Thence to Holme Coltrame’s lofty nave,

And laid him in his father’s grave.”

In the parish is a steam mill and agricultural implement works. Captain William Pery Standish, of New Park, Brockenhurst, Hants, the Earl of Lonsdale, Thomas Parkin esq. of Fairseat, Hastings, Sussex, Mr. Joseph Smith Atkinson and Mr. William F. Wilson are the principal landowners, but there are also several smaller landowners. Abbey Cowper, a small hamlet, 1 mile west. Aldoth, a hamlet, 3 miles south-west. Brownrigg, a hamlet, 2 miles north. High Laws is a hamlet, 2 miles south-west. Kingside, so called through a tradition that Edward I. encamped here during one of his marches into Scotland, is a hamlet, 1 mile north-west, and Southerfield is a hamlet, extending from 1 to 3 miles south, and containing several farmhouses, the occupiers of which mostly own their farms. Swinsty is a suburb of the village, where it is said the monks of Holme Cultram kept their swine. A news and reading room, established in the village about 1856, is now maintained in the Mutual Improvement Hall. Stank Hill is a hamlet. The area of Abbey Holme township is 5,223 acres; rateable value, £7,095; the population in 1891 was 906, and of the parish and urban district of Holme Cultram, 4,602.

A School Board of 5 members was formed for Abbey Holme, 13th November, 1873; J. S. Jackson, Carlisle, clerk to the Board.

Schools

National, Abbey Town (mixed), built in 1853, for 142 children; average attendance, 116.

Aldoth, built in 1851, for 70 children; average attendance, 42.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland (1897)

Most Common Surnames in Holme Cultram

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Allerdale Below Derwent Ward
1Armstrong1101:393.94%5
2Graham961:442.40%1
3Johnston901:474.09%9
4Wilson831:512.48%3
5Little711:603.53%11
6Bell621:691.71%2
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