Brigham, Cumberland

Description
Brigham, a village, a township, and a parish in Cumberland. The township lies on the river Derwent, and on the Cockermouth and Workington railway, 2 miles W of Cockermouth, and has a station on the railway, and a post and money order office under Carlisle; telegraph office, Cockermouth. Area of township, 1759 acres; population, 818. The parish contains also part of the town of Cockermouth, and the townships of Blindbothel, Greysouthen, Setmurthy, Eaglesfield, Mossar, Buttermere, Whinfell, Lorton, Wythop, and Embleton. The surface is greatly diversified, ranging from soft valley to bold high mountain, and contains much brilliant scenery. Limestone, freestone, slate, and coal are worked. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Carlisle; net value, £328 with residence. Patron, the Earl of Lons-dale. The church is Decorated English, in good condition.