CROFTON, CUMBRIA

'Crofton' is a village within the City of Carlisle district of Cumbria, England. It is west-southwest of Carlisle.
Historically a part of Cumberland, Crofton was one of three small townships in the centre of the former Parish of Thursby. It was originally called ''Croft-town'', derived from the word Croft, as the town standing upon the Crofts. [1]
Notable landmarks were Crofton Place, the seat of Sir Wastel Brisco, Bart. It also became a surname to John Crofton. Although Crofton Hall was demolished (likely in the 1960s), some of the estate buildings remain, and the gateway and pond are notable remnants.

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★ Thursby, GENUKI article.