Slosh/Flosh near Kirkland or Blencarn

[Crossfell]

Hello Judy, I no longer live at Flosh, we sold it in Nov 2021. If you have any wills or details from the area, mentioning the surname Dobson, I’d be very interested in hearing about them.
Many thanks,
Duncan

[Jeffrey]

Hi Duncan,
Can't see any Dobson's mentioned but will keep an eye out for them.

Judy

[Crossfell]

Thankyou Judy, a Thomas Dobson lived at Flosh in the later 18th century. His gravestone is in Kirkland churchyard. His grave has leaned forward over the years and as it’s a brass plate, set into the stone, it’s been protected and is still easy to read. I’m pretty sure I found his will and that he had daughters. I may have the research about or it may still be in storage. If I find it I’ll let you know in case the daughters married into any families that you’re interested in. Duncan

[Jeffrey]

Yes please
Judy

[AlanBoyd]

Two snapshots of Flosh.

Saturday 16 May 1818: Carlisle Patriot

TO BE SOLD, in PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Dwelling-house of William Bowman, known by the sign of the LION and LAMB, in PENRITH, in the County of Cumberland, on TUESDAY, the 26th Day of MAY, 1816, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon:-a desirable MESSUAGE and TENEMENT, called and known by the name of FLOSH, in the Parish of KIRKLAND, in the said County; consisting of a commodious Dwelling-house, and Out-buildings, and several Closes and Parcels of Land, containing together by estimation, 36A 1R 3P late in the occupation of Mr. ISAAC SLACK, and another.

The Premises are holden under William CRACKENTHORPE, Esq. as Parcel of his Manor of Ousby and Bank, by payment of the ancient yearly Fine certain Rent of £1, and the yearly Customary Rent of 6s. and other Duties and Services.

The Premises are entitled to a Right of Common upon the extensive Wastes adjoining.

The Purchaser may enter into immediate possession upon giving Security for the Purchase Money; and further particulars may be had by applying to Messrs. GRAVE & BLEAYMIRE, Solicitors, Penrith.

N. B. – The Purchaser may be accommodated with the greatest part of the Purchase Money on Mortgage; and in case the Estate is not sold, it will be let for the Term of One Year.

In the tithe valuation of 1850 Flosh is clearly indicated on the tithe map, although not named:
landowner: Thomas Dixon
occupier: James Dixon
Homestead

The surrounding land with same landowner/occupier a total of 17 acres. [Thomas Dixon also owns and occupies 15 acres with a homestead in the village of Skirwith]

[Jeffrey]

Thank you for that info

Judy

[Jeffrey]

Two snapshots of Flosh.

Saturday 16 May 1818: Carlisle Patriot

In the tithe valuation of 1850 Flosh is clearly indicated on the tithe map, although not named:
landowner: Thomas Dixon
occupier: James Dixon
Homestead

The surrounding land with same landowner/occupier a total of 17 acres. [Thomas Dixon also owns and occupies 15 acres with a homestead in the village of Skirwith]

I have the Tithe map but finding it difficult to find which is Flosh Have you a Number on the map which is it you can tell me please

Judy
Just looked again - is it 279

[AlanBoyd]

Yes, #279. Using thegenealogist.co.uk to access the tithe maps it is possible to view as an overlay with an old OS map. The position and shape of the building are the same and the surrounding field boundaries also match perfectly.

ADDED: the field boundaries to the north (ie just across the road) are well-aligned on the modern satellite image too.