Thrimby

Township in Morland parish, West ward, Westmorland.

Acreage:

1,574 acres [637 ha]. Act to enclose commons passed 1830.

Population:

in range 50-80 across 19th and earlier 20th centuries (peak of 87 in 1861), then declining to 30 by 2001.

Landownership:

held by Thrimby family in 13th century, passing to Harringtons in later 14th century, and, by later 17th century, to Lowther family, who emparked much of township.

Economy:

predominantly agricultural; some lime-burning in 19th century; afforestation by Lowther Estates in 20th.

Places of worship:

chapel of ease; in state of dilapidation by 1681 when it was rebuilt; demolished 1814, on enlargement of Lowther Park, and replaced by new chapel at Little Strickland (q.v.).

Schools and other institutions:

curate endowed to teach in chapel 1684. Separate school room built before 1777; demolished c.1814 and replaced by school at Little Strickland.