Crofton, Cumbria
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title:
Crofton, Cumbria
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Crofton is an area of Thursby, Allerdale district of Cumbria, England. It is 6.4 miles (10.3 km) west-southwest of Carlisle. In 1870-72 the township had a population of 105. 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
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Human settlement in England
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crofton,_Cumbria
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2023-04-10T15:57:20Z
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