KIRK-LINTON, or KIRK-LEVINGTON, a parish
in ESKDALE ward, county of CUMBERLAND, 4 miles
(E. by S.) from Longtown, comprising the townships of
Hethersgill, -Middle Quarter, and West Linton, or Levington,
and containing 1931mhabitants. The living is
a rectory, in the archdeaconry and diocese of Carlisle,,
rated in the king's books at £1. 1. 0., endowed with
£1000 parliamentary grant, and in the patronage of
Mrs. Dacre. The church, dedicated to St.|Cuthbert, is a
good and uniform specimen of the Norman style. Here
is a place of worship for the Society of Friends. This
parish is bounded on the north by the river Line. Near
Kirk-Linton hall are the remains of an. ancient fortress.
The celebrated watchmaker, George Graham,. esteemed
the best mechanic of his time, was a native of this
place.