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Alston

An ancient parish and township in Leath ward, Cumberland.
Alston St. Augustine was built in 1869 but records indicate a church has existed here since 1145.
Garrigill, St. John's church dates from the 18th century, but has been much restored, the latest being in the 20th century.

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Map Reference Cumbria County History Gen UKI Probate Jurisdictions pre 1858 Diocese of Durham. No Census Information
Available Publications
Monumental Inscriptions - Alston, Garrigill, Nenthead, Kirkhaugh etc Go to this publication
Booklets of the 1851 Census - 2424 f 5-111: AlstonGo to this publication
Monumental Inscriptions Information
Parish Church Author Notes
AlstonAlston St. AugustineCFHS
AlstonGarrigill RedwingCFHS
AlstonGarrigill St. JohnCFHS
AlstonNenthead St John the EvangelistCFHS

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Alston

MFA
Baptisms1700-1959
Marriages1700-1959
Banns1754-1942
Burials1700-1960
ProbateDurham
Bishops Transcripts1762-1840 Durham
Pre 1974 CountyCumberland

Garrigill

MFA
Baptisms1730-1959
Marriages1730-1958
Banns1754-1954
Burials1730-1959
ProbateDurham
Bishops Transcripts1760-1840 Durham
Pre 1974 CountyCumberland
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