Langrigg Hall Explained

Langrigg Hall is a country house near the village of Langrigg in Cumbria. It is a Grade II listed building.^[1]

History

The hall was reconstructed by Thomas Bawis in the mid-18th century.^[2] John Barwis (1775-1818), who was also Rector of Niton in the Isle of Wight, was one of its prominent owners,^[3] and his son William Barwis, was still in possession of Langrigg manor in 1860. In 1876, its ownership changed to Joseph Bowerbank of Cockermouth.^[2] The hall is currently the base for a large free range egg production enterprise.^[4]

References

Bibliography

• Book: Burke. John. Burke. Bernard. A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain & Ireland. 1847. H. Colburn. Public domain.
• Book: Whellan, William. The History and Topography of the Counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland: With Furness and Cartmel, in Lancashire, Comprising Their Ancient and Modern History, a General View of Their Physical Character, Trade, Commerce, Manufactures, Agricultural Condition, Statistics, Etc., Etc. 216. 1860. W. Whellan and Company. Public domain.

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Langrigg Hall. British listed buildings. 25 July 2015.
2. Web site: Langrigg and Mealrigg. 16 October 2013. Cumbria County History Organization.
3. Book: The Gentleman's Magazine. 1840. F. Jeffries. 226.
4. Web site: Proposed extension to free range poultry housing at Lanrigg Gall. Allerdale Council. 25 July 2015.