Edward Threlkeld (1526–1588) was Archdeacon of Carlisle from 1568 until his death."Catalogue of the Lansdowne Manuscripts in the British Museum" London, British Museum, 1819
Threlkeld was born at Burgh by Sands and educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge. He held livings at Great Salkeld, South Cheriton, Tenbury and Much Marcle.
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