THESE are the inquests that are due to be heard this week at Cumbria Coroners' Court in Cockermouth. 

Inquests seek to determine the cause of unexplained deaths by gathering evidence through fact-finding. They can also raise factors to institutions that may prevent future deaths. Because their role dates back centuries to when they were regional representatives of the crown including for revenue matters, they can also determine treasure. 

Tuesday, June 25

Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen

10.00am

William Craig Paterson Age 83  from Caldbeck 

Date of Death: 16 March 2024  Place of Death: Carlisle

Estimate: 1 Hour

11.00am

Charles Birse Age 62  from Carlisle

Date of Death: 2 September 2023  Place of Death: Guardsmill 

Estimate: 2 Hours

2.00pm

Christopher Thwaites Age 52  from Keswick

Date of Death: 16 March 2024  Place of Death: Keswick 

Estimate: 1 Hour

4.00pm

David Geoffrey Ronald Hales Age 89  from Kendal

Date of Death: 10 May 2024  Place of Death: Kendal

Estimate: 15 Minutes

4.15pm

Sarah Tanner Age 86  from Millom

Date of Death: 1 May 2024  Place of Death: Preston

Estimate: 15 Minutes

Thursday, June 27 

Coroner: Mr Craig Smith

9.30am

Treasure Inquest - 2023 T351 Post Medieval Coin Hoard

Date Found: 26 March 2023   Location Found: Langwathby 

10.00am

David Howsden  Age 47  from Surrey

Date of Death: 11 January 2024  Place of Death: Armathwaite

Estimate: 1 hour

11.00am

Amanda Hutchison  Age 51  from Barrow-in-Furness

Date of Death: 2 March 2024  Place of Death: Barrow-in-Furness

Estimate: 1 hour

12.00pm

Kenneth Gibson  Age 75  from Penrith

Date of Death: 29 January 2024  Place of Death: Carlisle

Estimate: 1 hour