DATES In 1752 Britain changed from the Julian calender to the Gregorian calender. The process resulted in a loss of 11 days. The days chosen were the 3rd to 13th of September 1752 inclusive. The commencement of the year also changed from the 25th of March (Lady Day) to the 1st of January. When studying documents dated earlier than 1753 it is important to remember that the period between the 31st of December and the 25th of March refers to the subsequent year, for example 31st December 1751 = 31st December 1751 and 1st January 1751 = 1st January 1752. The dates in the following text are as they were written.
HOUSES IN WETSLEDDALE AND THEIR FAMILIES fFrom the late 18th century to the mid 19th century, the Rawes family were one of the dominant families in Wetsleddale and also a conspicuous element in the neighbouring valley of Swindale. During these years there are dozens of Rawes entries in the Shap Registers, many are stated as 'of Wetsleddale' while a few name the individual houses where they presumably lived. With Swindale they are simply 'of Swindale'. This page has been created in order to try and understand the often confusing and apparent mobility of individual families between Wetsleddale and Swindale and occasionally between one house and another within Westleddale. While on a visit to Wetsleddale in the 1980's, I spoke to Mr Harrison, the local farmer, and he was able to give names and whereabouts of the dwelling houses within the valley. He located his own family residences of Thorney Bank, Green Farm, and pinpointed New Ing, Cowper Green, The Grange, The Howe & Beckside. The other buildings, like Kemp How, Bowfield, Mirethwaite and of course Sleddale Hall were already known. It is believed that Sleddale Head is the barn sited below Sleddale hall, Dale End is the building now called Mirethwaite. A lovely little note is recorded in Whiteside's Shappe in Bygone Days (p355), remembers the community in Wetsleddale as distinct: The Sleddale folk used to sit up with the dead - especially on the night before the funeral. And there is an idea that the dying should not be disturbed - i.e., there being an absence of noise and weeping in the room - if anyone is not quiet he or she is turned out. I have listed the buildings below and have attempted to give a little their history and to also try and attach residents and families to them. I wish to acknowledge the help and advice given by Mike Rumsey, who shares a similar interest in the buildings of Wetsleddale.
NAMES LINKED TO INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS
BECKSIDE:- Noble, Nicholson, Gaskill, Wilkinson, Scaife BREK DALE:- Dent BOWFIELD:- Walker, Downing, Lancaster, Livick COWPER GREEN:- Davis, Harrison, Smith, Robinson, Rawes, M'Kenzie CRAGGS/CRAIG'S MILL:- Harrison, Robinson, Johnson DALE END:- Walker, Dobinson, Wilkinson, Clark THE GRANGE:- Atkinson, Bulman?, Stevenson? GREEN FARM:- Horne, Hudson, Rawes THE HOW:- Noble, Farrer HIGH SIDE:- Lambert KEMP HOW:- Lowis, Addison, Hayton, Thompson, Stewardson, Hodgson, Slater, Noble, Hoggart, Parker, Langhorn, Birtle, Hall, Parker NEW ING:- Noble, Robinson, Jackson, Dennison, Cooper, Bowness SLEDDALE HEAD:- Holme, Rawes, Hudson SLEDDALE HALL:- Barrett, Rawes, Harrison, Scott THORNEY BANK:- Lowis, Thompson, Rawes, Winter
BECKSIDE
Beckside was situated on the north bank of the river and now in the centre of the reservoir. It was demolished in the 1930's. In 1904, there were initials above the door 'H.W. 1840 MDCCCXL' (Whiteside, p.292). 1742 May 31st. At this Court came Thomas Gaskill of Scout Groom and took of the Lord of the said Manor by the Demise of his aforesaid Steward All that messuage and Tenament called Beckside situate lying and being in Wet Sleddale aforesaid consisting of two Garths and one parcel adjoining called the Croft one close called the Crooks cont: one acre and an half another [In margin:] Rent 8s Inclosure called Beckside Field cont: four acres, another close calld Wet Close cont: one acre, and another pasture Close called Intack cont: one acre and an half with all Appurtenances thereto belonging [In margin:] Fine £7 10s 0d of the ancient yearly customary Rent of Eight shillings and now in the Lords Hands to be Demised upon the Alienation of Robert Noble of Hill in Colside by Deed dated 2nd February 1741 cons: £100. To Have and to Hold the said Premisses with the Appurtenances unto the said Thomas Gaskill for the Term of the Life of the said Lord and the Life of him the said Thomas Gaskill jointly according to the custom of the said Manor. Yielding paying and performing therefore unto the said Lord at the Days and Times accustomed All such Rents Fines Dues Duties and Services as are due and payable to him out of the said Premisses. And the said Thomas Gaskill having paid to the said Lord as a Fine for this admission the sum of seven pounds & Ten shillings xxxxxxxxx accordingly as aforesaid admitted Tenant. (Rosgill, with Wetsleddale, Jurers) In 1904 Wilkinson lived here (Whiteside p.292) John Wilkinson - sheep brand (Whiteside p.382) Thomas Scaife, Yeoman (1829 Shap Directory) The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- John Noble, son of Thomas Noble of the Beckside, bap. 14 Jan. 1682. Elizabeth Noble dau of Thomas Noble of the Beckside in Sleddale, 5 Feb. 1687. Thomas Noble o'th Beckside in Sleddall, bur 13 July 1684. Grace Nicholson daughter of Thomas Nicholson of Beckside, Wetsleddale, Farmer and Ann his wife, 28 Nov 1784. Ann Nicholson, daughter of Thomas Nicholson of Beckside in Wetsleddale, Farmer and Ann his wife (late Jackson) 28 Aug 1787. From the 1891 Census:- Ruth Williamson with sons John and William and grandchildren Ruth and Robert Stewart. Also two servants Thomas Boulston and Margaret J Greenhow.
BREK DALE
The location of Brek Dale is not known Christopher Dent, Farmer (1829 Shap Directory)
BOWFIELD
In Whiteside's book 'Shappe in Bygone Days', Bowfield is described in detail. There were initials E H E with a date 1703 although the author suspects an older date. Bowfield is now a barn. 15 May 1732 - Richd Walker was in like manner admitted Tenant of a Messuage House & Garth, & severall parcels of Land as Bowfield 5 acres. Applegarth 1 acre, Lowfield 2 acres Calf Ing & Paddock 1 acre, high & low Broughs 3 acres Lims Kiln Hill 1 acre of the yearly customary Rent of 17s: 10d Upon the Decease of John Walker his father (Rosgill, with Wetsleddale, Jurers). John Lancaster, Farmer (1829 Shap Directory) In 1904 Downing lived here (Whiteside, p.291) From the 1891 Census:- Isaac Livick, Farmer, with wife Agnes, son Isaac and daughters Martha and Agnes.
COWPER (COOPER) GREEN
There is very little to remind us of what this house must have looked like. There is an old building and it may be the dwelling house, the area is mostly covered by a large modern farm building. What is certain is that in the late 18th century, it was one of the houses where the Rawes family lived. In 1848, William Hudson inherited both Cowper Green and Thorney Bank from Richard Rawes, Mayor of Kendal, 1831, see Will of Richard Rawes Mayor of Kendal. This farmstead was presumably named after the Cowpers', a local family in Wetsleddale and where they presumable lived at one time. Enclosure map (Enclosure map, early 19th century) Mr Robt Rawes' is written alongside the farmstead of Cowper Green but could refer to Thorney Bank just across the river. Richard Rawes Will (1849), left Cowper Green to the Hudson family. Will of Richard Rawes Mrs Ann M'Kenzie (1829 Shap Directory) The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- Anne Harrison, dau of John Harrison, Cowper Green, Wetsleddale, 5 Nov 1755. John Smith, son of James & Ann , lab. Bap 19 Jan 1786. Isabella Robinson, daughter of William Robinson of Cowper Green in Wetsleddale, labourer, and Isabella his wife, Bap 13 May 1781. James Smith son of James Smith of Cooper Green, Waller and Ann his wife (late Scaife) bap 19 Apr 1792. Ann Rawes, daughter of Gerrard Rawes of Cowper Green, Slate dresser and Elizabeth his wife (late Burra), 30 Jan 1798. Mary Rawes, daughter of Robert, the son of Robert of Cooper Green, Slate Merchant and Mary his wife (late Greenhow), 28 Dec 1810. From the 1891 Census:- Hannah J Davis with son John and daughter Frances. Gerard Rawes was to settle at Upper Swindale Head in Swindale. Robert was the son of Robert Rawes.
CRAGGS/CRAIG'S Mill
There is a vague reference to the mill in the Shap Registers dated 1694. On an enclosure map dated to about 1800 (Two enclosure maps), two buildings are depicted near the lower bridge crossing the Lowther. Near to the buildings is wording: 'Mill Brigg' with 'Bag[?] Mill Kill' below. The Mill is mentioned in the 1829 Shap Directory along with the miller Anthony Robinson. Anthony Robinson, Corn Miller, (1829 Shap Directory) The following entry is from the Shap Registers:- Tho. Harrison of Sleddale Mill? Bur 16 Feb 1694 From the 1891 Census:- Ann Johnson with son Thomas Johnson and granddaughter Mary A Johnson
DALE END (Green)
Dale End was situated up and to the north of present day Green Farm. The old house was recorded in 1904. In Whiteside's book 'Shappe in Bygone Days', 1904, Dale End is unoccupied and has initials of I E 1703. 18 May 1741 - At this Court came Jonah Dobinson of Whatbarrow Hall in the County of Cumberland Yeoman and took of the Lord of the Said Manor by the Demise of his aforesaid Steward All that Messuage or Tenement situate and being at Wet Sleddale within the said Manor, comenly called Dale End, consisting of two Dwelling Houses with outhouses and the Garths containing one acre and the several closes hereafter named, to wit. High Bank Ing containing three acres, Low Bank Ing cont 4 acres, Field End cont 3 acres, Lowfield two acres, Thomson Close one acre and an half and the Intack two acres with all appurtenances thereto belonging of the Ancient yearly customary Rent of fifteen shillings and ten pence (Rosgill, with Wetsleddale, Jurers) John Wilkinson, Farmer (1929 Shap Directory) 1904 William Wilkinson - sheep brands (Whiteside p382) The following entry is from the Shap Registers:- Richard Walker son of Richard & Agnes Walker of Dale-end, bap 4 August 1728. From the 1891 Census:- James Clark, Farmer, with wife Elizabeth and two servants Thomas Gilpin and Martha A Greenhow.
THE GRANGE
The Grange is now no more and has been replaced by a farm building. In 1360 (Whiteside p31), a complaint was made of persons breaking into the Grange and other houses, so the site is clearly ancient. The building and was recorded as having monastic window. By Whiteside's time (1904) it was unoccupied. Above a very ancient studded door was inscribed R M N 1691. The following people are recorded as living in the Grange. Caution however must be exercised as there may be other Granges within the Parish, including one near the abbey. Note one of the entries which records 'Thebay Grange', Tebay is in the Parish of Orton and may have been the home of the Bulmans'. The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- Thomas Bulman son of Thomas Bulman, bap 10 March 1579. Thomas Bulman of the Grange bur 29 June 1587. John Bulman and Brigget Wharton of Grange, 28 June 1596. Bridget Bulman dau of Rych of Grange, bap 11 Dec 1597. John Bulman, son of Rych Bulman of Grange 4 March 1599. Thomas Bulman son of Rych Bulman of the Grange, 16 November 1600. Ryc Bulman son of Ryc Bulman of the Grange, 8 May 1603. Esabell Bulman, wyfe to Rychard Bulman of the Grange, bur 12 July 1603. John Bulman son of John Bulman of Thabay Grange, bap 9 August 1606. Wyllam Bulman son of Rychard Bulman at Grange, bap 5 June 1609. John Bulman son of Rychard Bulman of Graynge, bur 24 January 1614. Edward Stevenson of Grange, bur. 15 Nov 1687. George Stevenson son of Thomas Stevenson, bap 3 Dec 1691. Eliza Stephenson dau of Thomas Stephenson bap 7 May 1693 Anne Stevenson, dau. of Thomas Stevenson at Grange 23 Jun 1695. From the 1891 Census:- Septimus Atkinson Farm Labourer with his wife Mary A, sons Thomas W and Albert, daughter Mary E, Edith H, Beatrice.
GREEN OR GREEN FARM
The farmstead is a working farm run by the Harrisons. The farm was once simply known as 'Green'. In two documents both William Rawes and his son Robert are described as of 'Green'. Green Farm in 2002, looking up the dale with Bowfield further up on the right. Joseph Hudson, Farmer (1829 Shap Directory) The following entry is from the Shap Registers:- Richard, Horne son of John Horne of the Green in Sleddale, bap 2 Aug 1713.
HIGH SIDE
The location of High Side is not known but may have been high above Bowfield. There was a 'Stackhouse' in this area. A pile of stones appears to be all that remains of this building. Reference from Mike Rumsey who is also interested in the buildings of Wetsleddale. James Lambert, Farmer (1829 Shap Directory)
THE HOW
The How was demolished in the 1930's when the reservoir was built. It was situated on the north bank of the Lowther near to the present dam. The Shap Registers suggest that it was in existence from at least 1668 and was the home of the long established Noble family from 1668 onwards, possibly into the 19th century. William Noble, Farmer (1829 Shap Directory) The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- Edmund Noble, son of Thomas Noble of the How bap 28 Feb 1668. Edmond Noble son of Thomas Noble of o'th How, bur 29 May 1668. John Noble son of Thomas Noble o'th How in Sleddale, bap 18 May 1672. John Noble of the How, 1673. Thomas Noble of the How, Bur 25 Dec 1673. ----- Noble, son of Thomas Noble of the How, 25 July 1673. Catherine Noble dau of William Noble o'th How, bap 7 July 1696. Catherine Noble dau of William Noble o'th How, bur 24 July 1697. James Noble, son of WIlliam Noble of the How, bap 18 Aug 1700. Edmond Noble son of William Noble o'th How in Sleddale bap Dec 1702. Cristable Noble wife of William Noble o'th How bur 21 May 1704. John Noble, of the How, bur 19 Nov 1747. Elizabeth Farrer dau of Elizabeth Farrer at How in Sleddale, baseborn, bap 7 Aug 1753.
KEMPE HOW
It is not certain whether this ancient house is strictly speaking within Wetseddale but it has been included as it is situated in an area between Wetsleddale proper and the Shap Township and it was the home of the prominent Wetsleddale family of Lowis. 14 May 1740 - At this Court came Thomas Parker of Eden and took of the Lord of the said Manor by the Demise of the aforesaid Steward. All that messuage and tenement called Kemphow Consisting of a Dwelling house with Barn Bier and other Outhouses and three Closes called Crag Close, High Close and the Field. Containing thirteen acres (be they more or less) with of Appurtences [In margin] S D Rate: 7: 0 (Rosgill, with Wetsleddale, Jurers) John Parker was in like manner admitted Tenant of A Messuage & Tenement there called Kemphow of 7s rent 0: 07: 0 09: 10: 0 Upon the Alienation of Chris: Hall (Rosgill, with Wetsleddale, Jurers) John Parker, Farmer (1829 Shap Directory) The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- Ellin Lawes of Kemphow, Single woman, bur 8 June 1578. Thomas Lawes of Kemphow, bur 6 Aug 1602. William Lawes son of John Lawes of Kemphow, bap 18 March 1603. Anne Lowes dau of John Lowes of Kemphow, bap 10 Nov 1605. John Lowes son of John Lowes of Kemphow bap 16 Oct 1608. Izabell Lowes lyat wife of William Lowes of Kemphow, bur 4 January 1610. James Lowes son of Jo Lowes of ye Kem How, bap 3 March 1666. Grace Lowes dau of Jo Lowes o'th Kemp-How, bap 21st March 1668. Jo Lowis of the Kemphow, bur 24 March 1669. Elizabeth Lowis dau of Jo Lowis o'th Kemphow, bur 24 Feb 1676. James Addison son of Edward Addison o'th Kemphow, bap 20 January 1677. James Addison son of Edw Addison o'th Kemphow, bur 22 Feb 1677. Jennett Harrison of the Kemphow, bur 18 May 1679. Elizabeth Lowis wife of John Lowis o'th Kemphow, bur 6 Jan 1697. Joseph Lowes son of Joseph Lowes o'th Kemphow, bap 10 March 1702. William Lowis son of Joseph Lowis of Kemphow, bap 24 Dec 1707. George Lowes son of Joseph Lowes of Kemphow, bap 24 Feb 1711. Jennet Hayton of Kemphow, Widow, bur 3 Sep 1716. Joseph Lowis of Kemphow, bur 28 Mar 1718. Thomas Thompson of Kemp how, bur 2 Mar 1727. Peter Stewardson of Kemphow, bur 8 Apr 1734. Thomas Hodgson son of James and Mary Hodgson of Kemp How, bur 15 Oct 1737. Anne Slater dau of William Slater o'th Kemphow, bap 27 May 1752. Sarah Slater dau of Wm Slater o'th Kemp How, bap 6 Dec 1753. Barbara Noble dau of Richard & Ann Noble of Noble, bap 20 Nov 1763. George Hoggart son of George and Agnes of Kemp how, bap 15 June 1766. Margaret Parker of Kemphough, bur 5 Nov 1771. John Langhorn son of Thomas & Ann Langhorn of Kemphow, bap 14 Aug 1774. Mary Langhorn dau of Thomas Langhorn of Kemphow, Husbandman and Ann his wife, bap 25 Feb 1777. Agnes Birtle, dau of Joseph Birtle, of Kemphow, labourer and Elizabeth his wife, 22 Dec 1777. Thomas Langhorn son of Thomas Langhorn of Kemphow, Husbandman and Ann his wife, bap 3 June 1781. Agnes Langhorn dau of Thomas Langhorn of Kemphow, Farmer and Agnes his wife, bap 13 Apr 1784. Jonathan Langhorn son of Thomas Langhorn of Kemphow, Farmer and Nanny his wife (late Parker), bap 12 Nov 1786. Elizabeth Langhorn dau of Thomas Langhorn of Kemphow, Farmer and Nanny his wife (late Parker), bap 15 Mar 1789. Ann Parker dau of John of Kemphow, Husbandman and Isabella his wife (late Dobson), bap 6 Feb 1792. Agnes Parker dau of John Parker of Kemphow and Isabel his wife (late Dobson), bap 20 July 1794. Margaret Parker dau of John Parker of Kemphow, Farmer and Isabella his wife (late Dobson), bap 9 July 1797. Thomas Thompson, Kemphow, bur 3 May 1819, aged 32. Ed Langhorne, assistant curate. From the 1891 Census:- John Parker, Farmer, with wife Ann, daughter Mary M, mother Margaret and servant Thomas Lowis
NEW ING
New Ing is situated on the south side of the valley looking towards Sleddale Hall. It is now in a ruined, albeit romantic state, set as it is amongst sycamore and ash trees and surrounded by original walling and a somewhat hazardous track way to the house. The track way is combined with a stream that flows past the farmstead. Whiteside p.292, describes the house in some detail 'At New Ing, which, with its diminutive windows, is one of the quaintest houses in the parish, is a long settle [inscribed] R A C 1701. The Nobles are an ancient family, long resident here. Edmund Noble, the Curate, sprang from this house or the How.. It is much regretted that during the winter of 2008/9, the main part of this ancient building was demolished, presumably at the behest of the National Park's authority.
New Ing in 2002, looking north east towards Shap with the reservoir in the foreground.		New Ing in 2001, looking towards the north west.
17 May 1742 - At this Court came Jonathan Bowness of Keld in Shap Parish and took of the Lord of this said Manor by the Demise of his aforesaid Steward All that Messuage and Tenament called New Ing situate lying and being in Wet Sleddle aforesaid consisting of one Close called High Field cont: three Acres, another called [In margin:] Rent 14s Low field cont: four acres, Long Close and Scale Fold cont: two acres and a half, a Close called High Intack and Garths cont: one acre and a pasture Close called Low Intack cont: one acre and an [In margin:] Fine £9 9s 0d half with all appurtenances thereto belonging of the ancient yearly customary Rent of Fourteen shillings and now in the Lords Hands to be Demised upon the alienation of Robert Noble of Hill in Colside by Deed dated 2nd February 1741 cons: £140. To Have & to Hold the said Premisses with the appurtenances unto the said Jonathan Bowness for the Term of the Life of the said Lord & the Life of him the said Jonathan Bowness jointly according to the custom of the said Manor. Yielding, paying and affirming therefore unto the said Lord at the Days and Times accustomed All such Rents Fines Dues Duties and Services as are due and payable to him out of the said Premisses. And the said Jonathan Bowness having paid to the said Lord as a Fine for this administration the sum of nine pounds & nine shillings xxxxxxxxxxx is accordingly as aforesaid admitted Tenemant. (Rosgill, with Wetsleddale, Jurers) Richard Noble - sheep brand (Whiteside p382) In 1904 C. Noble lived here (Whiteside). The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- Thomas Noble of New Ing in Sleddale bur 27 April 1718. John Robinson son of John Robinson o'th New Ing, bap 24 July 1748. Mary Jackson dau of Richard Jackson o'th New Ing, bap 10 Nov 1748. Margaret Dennison dau of John Dennison, bap 15 Dec 1748. Martha Jackson dau of Richard Jackson o'th New Ing, bap 31 May 1750. Elizabeth Noble dau of Richard Noble of New Ing bap 4 Mar 1755. Mary Noble wife of Thomas Noble of New Ing, in Sleddale, Husbandman aged 40, bur 18 May 1786. Barbary Noble dau of Thomas of the New Ing in Sleddale bap 7 Mar 1790. Thomas Noble son of Thomas Noble of New Ing, Husbandman and Elizabeth his wife (late Richardson), bap 19 Apr 1792. Thomas Noble of New Ing, Wet Sleddale, Husbandman, aged 72, bur 3 Jan 1795. Mary Cooper dau of Thomas Cooper of New Ing, Wetsleddale, Farmer and Jane his wife (late Hind), bap 18 Apr 1808. Thomas Cooper son of Thomas Cooper of New Ing Wetsleddale, Farmer and Isabella his wife (late Hind), bap 13 July 1810. From the 1891 Census:- Charles Noble, Farmer, with his sister Eliza Noble and aunt Elizabeth Noble.
SLEDDALE HALL
A secondary page has been constructed for this property owing to the public interest in the building Sleddale Hall. During the 1980/90's both my father and I visited the property and took a number of photographs both inside and out. One of the many points of interest were the initials and date of 1722 that was etched over the front door of the property. I believe the inscription is no longer there. It was assumed that the initials were genuine, however there is no reference to the Hall in J. Whiteside's listing of Wetsleddale houses that supported initials in 1904. Neither is there any sign of the initials on one of the 1950's photographs published in the Daily Telegraph and appearing on another site on the Web. It is known that during the filming of Withail & I, awnings were erected above the two doors. The property has been empty for many years and in an increasingly ruinous, but hopefully after its purchase in 2008 by a local enthusiast, it will be preserved. The last inhabitants were a branch of the Harrison family, the same family that farm in the dale from Green Farm and Thorney Bank.
Taken in the 1950's	Taken in the 1950's	Taken in the 1950's
The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- Betty Rawes dau of William Rawes of Sleddale Hall, bap 13 Dec 1755. Mary Harrison, dau of Thomas & Ann Harrison of Wetsleddale Hall, bap 21 Aug 1768. Mary Scott dau of John Scott of Sleddale Hall, Farmer and Isabella his wife, bap 13 Feb 1785. From the 1891 Census:- Christopher Barrett, Farmer, hiswife Ann, his stepson Thomas Close, son Samuel and a servant Mary Metcalfe. Betty was the mother of the Northumberland historian Rev John Hodgson.
SLEDDALE HEAD
A somewhat schematically drawn enclosure map reproduced elsewhere on this site, (Enclosure maps) appears to indicate that Sleddale Head could be the present barn situated just below Sleddale Hall. The following people are recorded as living there:-
Thomas Hudson, Farmer (1829 Shap Directory) The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- Elizabeth Holme, dau of John Holme of Sleddale Head Bap 11 Apr 1706 Elizabeth Holme of Sleddale Head, wid. bur. 7 Mar. 1712. Elizabeth Rawes of Wetsleddale Head, dau of William Wilson Rawes, Farmer, & Esther. An infant bur. 31 Mar. 1782. John Rawes of Wetsleddale Head, son of William Wilson Rawes, Farmer, & Esther. Bur. 14 Jan 1783, aged 1. Mary Rawes of Wetsleddale Head, dau of William Wilson Rawes & Esther his wife bapt 28 Feb 1783. William Wilson Rawes was a younger son of William and Isabella Rawes. He had previously lived in Swindale.
THORNEY BANK
Thorney Bank is still inhabited as a working farm run by the Harrisons' and is probably considered, along with Green Farm, as the dale's main farm, the same family occupies both. It appears that this was the home of the Lowis family until the late 18th century when it passed to the Rawes'. Robert Rawes, son of Robert was living there in 1816. In Shap in Bygone Days, p.291, it is described as unoccupied with initials above the door 'H I L 1690'. Mr. Whiteside states that the 'new house' is tenanted by a branch of the Hudson's. In 1848, William Hudson inherited both Thorney Bank and Cowper Green from Richard Rawes, Mayor of Kendal, 1831, see Will of Richard Rawes Mayor of Kendal. Richard Rawes Will (1849), left Thorney Bank to the Hudson family. Will of Richard Rawes W. Hudson - sheep Brand (Whiteside p382) The following entries are from the Shap Registers:- Henry Lowis of Thornybanke was buried 5 Jan 1712. Jennet Lowis of Thorney-bank was bur 20 May 1728. Joseph Thompson, son of John Thompson of Thorney Bank, Labourer and Martha his wife bap 9 Nov 1777. Sarah Rawes dau of Robert and Mary Rawes of Thorneybank was bapt. 4 July 1816 Sarah Rawes, daughter of Robert and Mary Rawes, Thorney Bank, Slate Merchant, James Holme, off. min, bap 4 July 1816. Elizabeth Rawes, daughter of Robert Rawes, of Thorney Bank, Slate Merchant and Mary his wife (late Greenhow), 29 June 1817. John Winter Farmer (1829 Shap Directory) From the 1891 Census:- William Hudson, Farmer, sons Smith and Joseph, daughters Hannah, Elizabeth, Rosanna and Jane. Robert Rawes (died 1848) was a son of Robert Rawes (died 1809), son of William Rawes (died 1768). References:- J. Whiteside,M. A. Shappe in Bygone Days, publ. Titus Wilson, Kendal, 1904 Mary E Noble: Registers of the Parish of Shap, publ. Titus Wilson, Kendal, 1912.

Wet-Sleddale *Noble, Thomas, New Tuff Rawes & Hudson, slate quarry proprietors, Mardale Robinson, Anthony, corn miller, Craig's mill