Pigot’s 1828-29 directory records:

The village of Papcastle is about two miles from Cockermouth, in Bridekirk parish, very pleasantly situated on the banks of the Derwent, and has been much noticed by antiquarians on account of the great number of Roman vessels, coins &c which have been dug up in its vicinity. In 1821 about 400 persons composed its population.

Jollie noted that a large and commodious workhouse was built in 1743.

Sources

Francis Jollie, Cumberland Guide and Directory containing a descriptive tour through the county (Carlisle: F. Jollie and Sons, 1811)

Pigot and Co., National Commercial Directory [Part 1: Cheshire – Northumberland] for 1828–29 (London and Manchester: J. Pigot and Co., 1828)