As compared with those given in the present day
Two stalwart Cumbrians will, however, be brought under the notice of our readers in the following description of Ancient Sports upon Stone Carr, near Greystoke. This particular, and, at the time, highly popular meeting, is introduced to show the description of sports that prevailed in numerous villages throughout the two Northern Counties at the latter part of last and the beginning of the present century. No doubt, the reader will be struck with the wide difference in the value of the prizes, as compared with those given in the present day, when the two Pooleys would get over forty pounds in money and cups, at the Burgh Barony Races of 1877. Stone Carr Sports had been held for many years previous to 1787, and a similar list of prizes given annually to these enumerated; and they seemed to give entire satisfaction to the crowds who assembled from Penrith, Keswick, and all the neighbouring villages.
| For the Horses | 1st, a Bridle, value£1 6s. |
| Do. do. | 2nd, a pair of Spurs0 6s. |
| For the Wrestlers | A Leathern Belt |
| For the Leapers | A pair of Gloves |
| For the Foot Racers | A Handkerchief |
| For the Dog Coursers | A Pewter Quart Pot |
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