Advertisements from the Longtown area
From the Carlisle Journal (CJ) and Carlisle Patriot (CP) newspapers
The Netherby Estate owned a large part of the parishes of Arthuret, Kirkandrews upon Esk and Bewcastle.
Unfortunately the Carlisle Record Office does not have any of the archives from the Netherby estate, so finding out details about where your ancestors lived before the days of the census can be difficult. Newspaper adverts can be a great help in this respect, as they often name the tenants and owners of the property, as well as details of the lease.
These are only a selection of the many property advertisements, but give a good example of the type of houses and farms in the area.
November 7th 1812 CJ
SUN INN etc. in LONGTOWN
To be Sold by Public Auction
At the house of Mr John Tether, the Grahams Arms Inn, in Longtown, on Thursday 3rd December 1812...
All that messuage or dwelling house known by the name or sign of the Sun Inn, together with divers dwelling houses, weaving shops and out offices adjoining... now in the possession of Francis Lamb, Archibald Hamilton and others. The premises are held by lease under Sir James Graham of Netherby, Baronet, for a term of 99 years, from Whitsuntide 1801 for a yearly reserved rent of £6 14s.
January 22nd 1814 CJ
Corn Mill to Let
For a term of years, commencing on the 2nd February next. That well-accustomed SOKE MILL, with the grist and about 14 acres of land, house and outbuildings attached thereto, situate within a quarter of a mile of Longtown, adjoining upon the turnpike road from thence to Carlisle, called and known by the name of Fauld Mill. The said mill is capable of great improvement, having a fall of upwards of 30 feet, 16 of which are now only used. For further particulars, apply to the Bush Farm, or at Netherby, near Longtown.
February 11th 1815 CJ
Freehold Property for Sale
To be Sold in Public Sale At the House of Mrs Graham, Globe Inn, Longtown, on Friday the 24th day of February 1815
A plot or Parcel of Freehold and Tithe-Free Land, situate on Bailey Common, in the parish of Bewcastle, containing 30 acres of improvable land, including a plot of Peat Moss, completely inclosed and well watered, ten acres of which has been pared and burnt, about 4 acres of which was under crop last year.
There is a substantial dwelling house upon the Premises, and the Purchaser will have the privilege of working Limestone in the adjoining property. A part of the purchase money may remain upon mortgage, if required. Thomas Dodgson of Cleughside in the parish of Bewcastle will shew the premises, of whom and of Peter Wilson of Moat in the parish of Kirkandrews on Esk, the Proprietor, any further particulars may be known.
October 10th 1818 CP
Farm to Let, Tithe-Free
For the term of 14 years from CANDLEMAS next, 1819, 414 acres within a ring fence, called PEDDERHILL in the parish of Arthuret.
Nearly the whole farm is in grass, and it is well adapted either for the growth of grain or for pasture, the whole well supplied with water in all seasons and is in good repair.
John Scott on the premises will shew the farm and Mr Ellis at Crofthead or Mr Robert Graham of Netherby will shew the conditions and receive proposals.
January 2nd 1819 CP
Salmon Fishing
To be Let by Private Contract for one year or a term of years, the Esk Salmon and Trout Fishery, extending from the Solway Frith to Carwhinley Burn-Foot, a distance of 8 miles. To treat for the same, apply to Mr Ellis at Crofthead, or to Mr R. Graham at Netherby.
April 10th 1819 CP
TOLLS TO LET
To be let at auction within the Grahams’ Arms at Longtown on Thursday 13th May 1819, the tolls payable at SANDYSIKE, SARKBRIDGE and SCOTCHDYKE on the Longtown turnpike road, and also those payable at SNABB and HAITHWAITE GATES will be let in separate lots to the highest offer, for two years, namely for 11th July 1819 to 11th July 1821.
The persons inclining to offer, to come prepared with proper security to pay the rents monthly or quarterly. Apply to R Graham, Netherby.
March 4th 1820 CP
Eligible Public House to Let
To be Let by proposal and entered upon immediately.
All those premises known by the sign of the Marquis of Granby in Longtown, occupied many years as an inn, and now in the occupation of FRANCIS LAMB who will show the premises. Proposals will be received by Mr William Armstrong, spirit merchant, Botchergate, Carlisle, the owner, until the 18th inst. when the new tenant will be declared.
February 10th 1822 CP
Tolls to Let
And opening of the New Carlisle to Glasgow Road by the cast iron bridge over Esk at Garistown.
The said road and bridge will be opened to the public on the 1st day of March next, thereby shortening the distance between Carlisle and Gretna upwards of 3 miles.
There will therefore be let, by public auction on Friday 1st day of March, within the toll house at Allinson’s bank near Gretna, the following tolls, for the period of the day of auction to 20th May 1822.
1. The toll bar at Greymoorhill and Kingmoor Race Course with the relative toll houses.
2. The toll bar at Allinson’s Bank and Gretna with the relative toll houses.
3. There will also be let the toll bar and house at Palace Know near Beatock Bridge New Inn. (With detailed descriptions of the new toll houses)
May 3rd 1823 CP
Excellent Properties in Longtown to be Sold
To be sold at Public Auction at the Grahams’ Arms, Longtown, for the term of three lives, to be named by the purchaser, upon Thursday the 5th day of June at the hour of one o’clock.
All that excellent DWELLING HOUSE, office houses and garden situate in the village of LONGTOWN, and presently in the occupation of Dr MacAdam, together with the houses adjoining thereto, possessed by Robert Elliot and John Graham, with excellent cellaring under.
Also the shop and dwelling house situated at the Cross of Longtown at present in the occupation of Thomas Atkinson, and his subtenants, William Marriner, saddler, John Jackson, John Martin and others.
Particulars from Messrs Mounsey and Sisson, solicitors, Carlisle, or from Mr Yule’s office, Longtown.
April 10th 1824 CP
Brewery and Farm to Let
The brewery in the village of Longtown in Cumberland, with a capital malt kiln, dwelling house and garden, and a farm of about 32 acres of excellent land, in the highest state of cultivation. Apply to Mr John Yule, agent to Sir James Graham, Bart. of Netherby, who will receive offers.
June 5th 1824 CP
The Longtown Brewery has been let this day to Messrs Tweddle, Latimer and Forster, to enter on 1st October next...
Latimer and Forster of Dalston Brewery beg to inform their numerous customers...that they have this day contracted for the LONGTOWN Brewery...they have taken into partnership Mr Tweddle, the gentleman who has established the reputation of the Longtown Brewery and will continue to manage the Brewery Department.
June 25th 1825 CP
Holmfoot in Kirklinton
To be sold by private contract. That very desirable estate called Holmfoot, consisting of a good dwelling house fit for the reception of a genteel family, with suitable out-buildings and about 90 acres of rich, arable and meadow land of the finest quality...
Apply to Messrs Mounsey, solicitors, Carlisle
Mr D Latimer, the occupier
Or John Latimer Esq. no. 9 Grenville St. Brunswick Square, London, the owner, if by letter, post paid.
November 4th 1826 CP
Country Residence to Let On the Estate of Netherby
To be Let and entered into at pleasure.
The handsome new cottage at Reddings, delightfully situated on the English side of the Border, on the wooded Banks of the Liddell, and in full view of the vale of Cannonbie.- The cottage contains four pleasant rooms besides kitchen, back kitchen, closets etc. etc. and along with it will be let a small garden and shrubbery, pasture for a cow or two, a stable and a gig house.
Reddings is about 4 miles from Longtown, and about half a mile from Cannonbie Church. A respectable tenant with a small family will be preferred. Apply to John Yule of Glinger Bank, near Longtown.
August 16th 1826 CP
Valuable Tithe-Free farms upon the Estate of Netherby
To be Let by Private Proposal- entry at Martinmas and Candlemas next.
1. Riddings
2. Lambhill, in the occupation of Widow Tinning.
3. Jacksonriggs, in the occupation of Widow Irving, Thos. Coulthard and Robt. Graham.
4. Frederick’s Field, in the occupation of Robert Mitchel Hill, deceased.
5. Hagtown, on the side of Sark near Springfield, in the occupation of Wm Wright.
(With additional details of the farms)
In Addition the following crofts:
Longtown Moor, possessed by John Graham
Hallburn, possessed by Robt. Graham Jun.
Hallburn, possessed by Wm Donaldson.
Glingerburn, possessed by John Little
Carwhinley Braehead, possessed by Wm Livingston.
Braehead, possessed by John Ward
Braehead, possessed by Richard Livingston
Longtown Moor, possessed by John Armstrong.
Lands viewed by application to Mr McLaurin, overseer at Crofthead Offers to Mr Yule, agent to Sir James Graham.
In future, the business of the Netherby Estate will be transacted at Crofthead Farm near Netherby.
September 14th 1839 CP
Swan Inn, Longtown.
To be let, and entered upon immediately. All the above old fashioned and well-known INN, together with the out offices, consisting of stables, barn, byer, warehouse and every other suitable convenience.
Should the out-offices be too extensive, the owner has no objection to let with the Inn, whatever part of them an incoming tenant may judge requisite.
Also to be Let, with immediate entry, the dwelling house, garden and stable, late in the possession of Mr Graham, surgeon, either entire or in part. Also a good comfortable single room. Also two unfinished dwelling houses, which could be fitted up as such or as weaving shops.
For particulars, apply to the Rev. William Irving, Liddel Lodge, Longtown.
DR ROME, Longtown, will shew the premises.
