Stainburn

Township in Workington parish, Allerdale above Derwent ward, Cumberland. CP abolished 1934, part being added to Workington MB; part to Winscales CP.

Acreage:

1,228 acres [497 ha]. Stainburn townfields enclosed by private agreement 1794. Stainburn Common (900 acres [364 ha]) enclosed 1814.

Population:

in range 140-150 across early 19th century; then rising to 256 by 1881 and to 270 in 1911 (last census year for which separate figure available).

Landownership:

manor of Stainburn granted by Waldeof, lord of Allerdale and honour of Cockermouth, to St Bees Priory on its foundation c.1125. After Dissolution came into hands of Curwens of Workington; later held by Lowther family.

Economy:

salmon fishery on River Derwent, with fish coops at Stainburn Pool by 1278; continuing to 20th century. Coal mining by later 17th century. Tannery at Sunnyside, probably by 1829; closed mid-20th century (still in operation 1929). Market gardening recorded 1920s.

Places of worship:

medieval chapel (oratory of St Bees Priory) recorded 1406 (location perhaps recorded in name Chapel Close).

Schools and other institutions:

Board school (mixed) built 1883; closed mid-20th century.