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Gilpinbank Farm
This farm, built on a limestone outcrop, was once owned by Daniel Harrison, who was an ancestor of the Argles.
Tenants and Owners
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1819 |
Sale of Gilpin Bank Farm - 45 acres for Thomas Robinson, tenant Robert Downham |
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1843 |
Argles papers, Kendal Record Office, Gilpin Bank Farm, 43 acres, tenant Robert Downham |
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1851 |
(Census) William Downham – 110 acres |
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1858 |
(Westmorland Gazette) half a stack burned as a result of a lightning strike – value £50 |
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1859 |
Richard Rigg and William Bowness offered for sale 200 cattle and 25 horses |
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1871 |
Argles purchased Gilpin Bank from W H Wakefield |
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1881 |
(Kendal Mercury) - Phillipsons tenants followed by Lint Inman. Lint Inman was a bachelor – his sister was housekeeper |
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1906 |
David Phillipson tenant |
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1940 |
John Casson tenant |
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1967 |
(6th November) late harvest bindering oats at Gilpin Bank Farm |
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1998 |
(20th October) John Casson died aged 86 |
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1999 |
(Westmorland Gazette) Carter Jonas asking for offers in the region of £280,000 for Gilpin Bank Farmhouse, buildings and 16 acres of land. Vendor Mr Argles, successful purchase Mr & Mrs Edmondson who enlarged the house by converting the adjoining buildings. |
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