PILKINGTON. A township in Lancashire, the possession of this "right ancient family, gentlemen of repute heforethe Conquest." Fuller's Worthies. The estate remained in their hands, until Sir Thos. Pilkington took part against Henry VII., and was killed, together with three otlier knights of his name and family, on the side of Eichard III., at Bosworth Field. The Pilkingtons of Yorkshire, and of Westmeath in Ireland, are cadets of this ancient and knightly house. See Shirley's Noble and Gentle Men.

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