Castlerigg

Castlerigg Stone Circle (alt. Keswick Carles, Carles, Carsles or Castle-rig) near Keswick in England is one of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain and is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria. Every year, thousands of people make the short journey from Keswick to the plateau of Castlerigg Fell and to Chestnut Hill, on which the monument stands. This plateau forms the raised centre of a natural amphitheatre created by the surrounding fells and from within the circle it is possible to see…

Clifton Hall

Clifton Hall in the civil parish of Clifton, Cumbria, England, was a 15th century fortified manor house which was home to the Clifton family for almost 600 years. Only the tower block now survives as small pele tower which…

Countess Pillar

The Countess Pillar is a 17th century monument near Brougham, Cumbria, England, between Penrith and Appleby. It was erected by Lady Anne…

Furness Abbey

Furness Abbey, or St Mary of Furness is a…

Hardknott Roman Fort

This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian’s rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant’s house and bath house. The site of the parade ground survives beside the fort, and the road…

Hare Hill

Harrow's Scar Milecastle and Wall

A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in…

King Arthurs Round Table

King Arthur’s Round Table is a Neolithic henge in the village of Eamont Bridge within the English county of Cumbria, around 2km south east of Penrith. The site…

Lanercost Priory

Lanercost Priory was founded by Robert de Vaux between 1165 and 1174, the most likely date being 1169, to house…

Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret