Local Dickinsons

The Dickinson surname appears at a number of farms in the Manor of Lamplugh and Arlecdon around 1600, but rarely in surrounding parishes. This does suggest that the surname goes back a long way in the area, and that these families have some common Dickinson ancestor.

Kidburngill, Arlecdon

First recorded in 1583.

Continuous occupation into modern times.

Woodend, Lamplugh

First recorded in 1590.

The neighbouring farm of Redhow was purchased in 1752

The senior male line died out in 1780, with inheritance going to a daughter.

Joseph Dickinson of Streetgate bought Woodend and Redhow in the nineteenth century, creating the Red How Estate, which is still owned by his descendants.

Streetgate, Lamplugh (my line)

First recorded in 1581.

The original farm is still owned by the family.

High Trees, Lamplugh

First recorded in 1601.

Family became Quaker.

Dickinson owned at least as late as 1775.

Fell Dyke, Lamplugh

First recorded in 1581

Family became Quaker.

Senior line moved to Allonby.

Dickinson owned at least as late as 1777.

Kirkland Howe, Arlecdon

First recorded in 1597.

Seems to have passed by inheritance to a Beeby family in 1707.

[not researched properly]