A point in the right direction (Bernard Castle)

[Mel.D.Lorenzo]

Ok,

I am wondering if there is somewhere that will tell me the status of Bernard Castle circa 1825.


I believe I have found the christening record of William Barker dated 30 May 1825.

In this record it lists that the place of baptism was Gainford, Durham (I have come to find that there is quite the bit of history surrounding the village)

The parents are listed as Henry and Mary Barker and the Abode being Bernard Castle.  His occupation listed as Gardener. 

I was under the impression that the castle was ruins by this time, but if the family is living  and working there, then that must not be the case. 

So I am looking for where there may be a more detailed history of the place, but unsure where to look for that.

As always, any help is appreciated

[CaroleW]

and the Abode being Bernard Castle.

Is it more likely to be Barnard Castle?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnard_Castle

[Mel.D.Lorenzo]

and the Abode being Bernard Castle.

Is it more likely to be Barnard Castle?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnard_Castle

AHHHH.... thank you


Edited:

Yup I spelled it wrong here in the original posting, but this is the same information I was looking at before.  So the question still stands....

[Craclyn]

Barnard Castle is a market town. Having it named as an abode on a baptism could mean anywhere in the town. It does not necessarily mean that his father was a gardner at the castle.

[CaroleW]

Have you read the link I posted as it gives a lot of info about it's history. 

I was under the impression that the castle was ruins by this time, but if the family is living  and working there, then that must not be the case.

They would not have been living/working in the castle - just living and working in the town called Barnard Castle

[JenB]

http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/pjoiner/genuki/DUR/BarnardCastle/index.html

[Mel.D.Lorenzo]

Yes, I'd already found the Wiki and was looking for a bit more in addition to that.

Have you read the link I posted as it gives a lot of info about it's history. 

I was under the impression that the castle was ruins by this time, but if the family is living  and working there, then that must not be the case.

They would not have been living/working in the castle - just living and working in the town called Barnard Castle

[Mel.D.Lorenzo]

" Barnard Castle was formerly a chapelry in the gift of the vicar of Gainford"

This makes sense and flicked a switch.  The christening record had the place listed as Gainford, Chapelry of Barnard Castle.... 

http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/pjoiner/genuki/DUR/BarnardCastle/index.html