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| | Workington History, Photos, Genealogy |
 | | Mary Queen of Scots landed near the Hall on Sunday, May 16th, 1568, and was hospitably entertained here by Sir Henry Curwen till she removed to Cockermouth, on her route to Carlisle ; the house dates from the 13th century, and was almost entirely rebuilt by John Christian Curwen esq. |
 | | According to Camden, the ancient and knightly family of Curwen derive their descent from Gospatrick, one of the Saxon Earls of Northumberland (1067-72) and took their surname from Culwen, a lordship of Galloway, which Thomas the eldest son of Gospatrick, received from one Rowland, son of Ughtred, and died 7th December 1152. |
 | | Alan D. Lancy Curwen is lord of the manor and chief landowner. |
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