Preston Richard is a civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. It includes the village of Endmoor, and the hamlets of Crooklands, Birkrigg Park, Milton, Low Park, and Summerlands.

In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,307, decreasing slightly at the 2011 census to 1,305.

There are 16 grade II listed buildings in the parish, including several milestones, bridges and a privy. Enter parish name to search

In 1870-1872 it was described as "a township in Heversham parish" with a population of 504 and a gunpowder works. Quoted in Vision of Britain From 1974 to 2023 it was in South Lakeland district.

See also

Listed buildings in Preston Richard

References

Further reading

External links Cumbria County History Trust: Preston Richard (nb: provisional research only – see Talk page)

Includes maps and historic photos