Carlatton

Extra-parochial township in Eskdale ward, Cumberland.

Acreage:

1,462 acres [592 ha]. Population: 50 in 1801; 29 in 2001.

Landownership:

part of honour of Penrith (q.v.); thus in hands of kings of Scots 1242-1295 and in gift of English Crown thereafter. Held by earl of Carlisle by 1688 and remained in hands of Howard family in 20th century.

Economy:

predominantly agricultural.

Places of worship:

medieval church given to Lanercost Priory by Robert, son of Hubert Vaux, lord of Gilsland; last vicar recorded 1386. Site of church is not now known.

Schools and other institutions:

none.