Torthorwald History
Torthorwald has all the attributes of a medieval village; Castle, Church, water supply and workable agricultural land, although in this present day very little is left of the original fabric of the village, new developments in the form of dwelling houses have taken the place of the old crucks and quaint little rights of way More ...
Cruck Cottage Heritage
In 2003, the Cruck Cottage Heritage Association was formed by a group of local residents. The aim of the Association, with the co-operation of the owners, Solway Heritage, was to maintain the cottage in good condition, raise the necessary funds, and promote and encourage access by both the local, and wider, community. Over the years More ...
Cottage Restoration
A cottage like this would be repaired and rebuilt many times in its life. It was permanently occupied until the mid 1950’s. In 1960, the cottage was empty, and was taken over by a trust, formed by a number of local people. Repairs and re-thatching were carried out, and in 1966 the local council agreed More ...
