Cumberland
BASSENTHWAITE
Mirehouse Bee Boles
BASSENTHWAITE
Mirehouse crenellated building
BASSENTHWAITE
Mirehouse Garden Building
BASSENTHWAITE NY 231 283
Knights of the Round Table
At Mirehouse there is a stone circle called Knights of the Round Table.
At Mirehouse there is a stone circle called Knights of the Round Table.
BASSENTHWAITE
Mirehouse Plunge Pool
BASSENTHWAITE
Mirehouse Summerhouse
BASSENTHWAITE NY 231 283
Mirehouse Pigeon Cote
BRAMPTON NY 535 612
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Howard Memorial Shelter
The Howard Memorial Shelter was built in 1922 to commemorate George James Howard and his wife. He died in 1911 and was the 9th Earl of Carlisle, of Naworth Park. His wife, Rosalind Frances, died in 1921. The Howards had closed all the public houses on their Yorkshire and Cumberland estates because of their Temperance ideals. |
BURGH BY SANDS NY 325 609
Edward Memorial
Edward I died on the English side of the Solway, on 7th July 1307, on his journey to fight the Scots. Thomas Langstaffe built a monument in 1685 that was destroyed in a flood, but it was replaced by a 20ft pillar in 1803.
Edward I died on the English side of the Solway, on 7th July 1307, on his journey to fight the Scots. Thomas Langstaffe built a monument in 1685 that was destroyed in a flood, but it was replaced by a 20ft pillar in 1803.
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DACRE NY 477 268
Dalemain Apple House
Described as a 16th century Apple House, the building at the end of the garden may have been the little grotto or summerhouse dating back to 1688, when Sir Edward Hasell had the terrace wall built.
Described as a 16th century Apple House, the building at the end of the garden may have been the little grotto or summerhouse dating back to 1688, when Sir Edward Hasell had the terrace wall built.
DACRE NY 492 297
Greystoke Pillar
The Greystoke Pillar is an obelisk that was built in the late 18th century for the 11th Duke of Norfolk
The Greystoke Pillar is an obelisk that was built in the late 18th century for the 11th Duke of Norfolk
DACRE NY 462 312
Spire House
Spire House is a farmhouse with a spire built as an eyecatcher.
Spire House is a farmhouse with a spire built as an eyecatcher.
DACRE NY 458 308
Bunkers Hill
Bunkers Hill was the site of a battle during the American War of Independence. Charles Howard, the Duke of Norfolk had the building erected in about 1789 to annoy his Tory Neighbour, the Earl of Lonsdale. Francis Hiorne may have been the architect, as he was staying at Greystoke in 1787 to discuss repairs to Arundel Castle where he had built Hiorne's Tower.
Bunkers Hill was the site of a battle during the American War of Independence. Charles Howard, the Duke of Norfolk had the building erected in about 1789 to annoy his Tory Neighbour, the Earl of Lonsdale. Francis Hiorne may have been the architect, as he was staying at Greystoke in 1787 to discuss repairs to Arundel Castle where he had built Hiorne's Tower.
DACRE NY 451 309
Fort Putnam
Fort Putman was built in the late 18th century for the 11th Duke of Norfolk. It commemorated the American War of Independence and resembled a fort.
It was named after General Israel 'Puffing' Putnam. The building is a screen with Gothic windows around a farmhouse. There is a stable block at Hope End in Hereford that has similar features.
Fort Putman was built in the late 18th century for the 11th Duke of Norfolk. It commemorated the American War of Independence and resembled a fort.
It was named after General Israel 'Puffing' Putnam. The building is a screen with Gothic windows around a farmhouse. There is a stable block at Hope End in Hereford that has similar features.
GREYSTOKE NY 435 308
Greystoke Castle Entrance
GREYSTOKE NY 435 308
Greystoke Castle
The earlier building was restored in the mid 19th century by Anthony Salvin for Henry Howard.
The earlier building was restored in the mid 19th century by Anthony Salvin for Henry Howard.
IRTHINGTON NY 476 583
Gazebos
The two gazebos at Newby Demesne Farmhouse were probably built when the building was altered by Smirke in the 1840s.
The two gazebos at Newby Demesne Farmhouse were probably built when the building was altered by Smirke in the 1840s.
MUNCASTER SD 109 974
Muncaster Monument
The 65 feet high Muncaster Monument was probably built in the mid 18th century. It is said to be where shepherds found Henry VI after he was defeated in battle.
The 65 feet high Muncaster Monument was probably built in the mid 18th century. It is said to be where shepherds found Henry VI after he was defeated in battle.
MUNCASTER
The Dairy Theatre
The Dairy Theatre is at Muncaster Castle.
The Dairy Theatre is at Muncaster Castle.
MUNCASTER
Muncaster Castle Summerhouses
PENRITH NY 521 913
Beacon
There has been a beacon at Beacon Pike since 1296 to warn of Scottish raiders.
The monument on the 937ft hill was built in 1719 and repaired in 1780.
There has been a beacon at Beacon Pike since 1296 to warn of Scottish raiders.
The monument on the 937ft hill was built in 1719 and repaired in 1780.
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PENRITH NY 521 309
Caroline Cottage
Built in 1818, Caroline Cottage was named after the youngest daughter of the Earl of Lonsdale.
Built in 1818, Caroline Cottage was named after the youngest daughter of the Earl of Lonsdale.
SKELTON NY 460 359
Dovecote
The octagonal dovecote at Hutton in the Forest was built in about 1700 and is similar to the ones at Wreay Hall and Barrock Park.
The octagonal dovecote at Hutton in the Forest was built in about 1700 and is similar to the ones at Wreay Hall and Barrock Park.
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SKINBURNESS
Grune Point Pill-box
The pill-box is known as a 'Cumberland Machine-Gun and Anti-Tank Emplacement'. It is built using bags of concrete.
The pyramid on the top was added as a memorial to four firemen from Silloth who were drowned trying to rescue a wildfowler. It was later found to be a false alarm.
The pill-box is known as a 'Cumberland Machine-Gun and Anti-Tank Emplacement'. It is built using bags of concrete.
The pyramid on the top was added as a memorial to four firemen from Silloth who were drowned trying to rescue a wildfowler. It was later found to be a false alarm.
ST CUTHBERT WITHOUT NY 422 520
St Ninian's Well
The wellhead at Brisco was designed by Sarah Losh in the 1830s or 40s. Sarah, her sister and her uncle went on the Grand Tour in 1817.
The wellhead at Brisco was designed by Sarah Losh in the 1830s or 40s. Sarah, her sister and her uncle went on the Grand Tour in 1817.
STANWIX NY 414 572
Rickerby Hall Tower
The three-storey octagonal tower was built in about 1835 for George Head Head (he must have thought that two 'Heads' are better than one!). He was mayor, magistrate and banker and owned Rickerby House.
The three-storey octagonal tower was built in about 1835 for George Head Head (he must have thought that two 'Heads' are better than one!). He was mayor, magistrate and banker and owned Rickerby House.
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STANWIX NY 413 571
Study Quiet
The North Lodge to the former Rickerby House was built in about 1835 for George Head Head.
The pediment has a carved armorial with the motto: STUDY QUIET
The North Lodge to the former Rickerby House was built in about 1835 for George Head Head.
The pediment has a carved armorial with the motto: STUDY QUIET
STANWIX NY 416 570
Rickerby Follies
Many of the buildings on the Rickerby Estate have battlements.
Many of the buildings on the Rickerby Estate have battlements.
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STANWIX
Stone Circle
The stone circle in Rickerby Park was erected in 2011 by the Eden River Trust. There are seven upright stones of Cumbrian rock: Shap limestone, Penrith sandstone, millstone grit, Kirkstone slate, Lazonby sandstone and Shap granite.
The stone circle in Rickerby Park was erected in 2011 by the Eden River Trust. There are seven upright stones of Cumbrian rock: Shap limestone, Penrith sandstone, millstone grit, Kirkstone slate, Lazonby sandstone and Shap granite.
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STANWIX
Eden Bridge Gardens
Although the gardens were known locally as the 'Chinese Gardens', they were designed by Prentice Mawson in an Italianate style. They were built in the early 1930's by Percy Dalton, Carlisle City's Engineer.
Although the gardens were known locally as the 'Chinese Gardens', they were designed by Prentice Mawson in an Italianate style. They were built in the early 1930's by Percy Dalton, Carlisle City's Engineer.
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WHITEHAVEN
Tower
WHITEHAVEN
Candlestick Chimney
The chimney was presumably part of the Wellington Pit; sunk in 1840 and closed in 1933.
The chimney was presumably part of the Wellington Pit; sunk in 1840 and closed in 1933.
WHITEHAVEN
Wellington Pit Lodge
