About the Author

Angus J.L. Winchester is Professor of Local and Landscape History at Lancaster University. He has published widely on the history of the countryside of northern England and has particular research interests in the landscape of Cumbria. His books include 'The Harvest of the Hills: rural life in northern England and the Scottish Borders' (2000), 'England’s Landscape 8: The North West' (with A. G. Crosby, 2006) and 'Discovering Parish Boundaries' (revised edition 2000).