English Heritage sites near Crackenthorpe Parish
COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM
7 miles from Crackenthorpe Parish
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.
CLIFTON HALL
8 miles from Crackenthorpe Parish
This 15th-century tower, sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil.
BROUGHAM CASTLE
8 miles from Crackenthorpe Parish
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
SHAP ABBEY
8 miles from Crackenthorpe Parish
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
9 miles from Crackenthorpe Parish
A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent.
MAYBURGH HENGE
9 miles from Crackenthorpe Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
No churches found in Crackenthorpe Parish
Pubs in Crackenthorpe Parish
Bridge End Inn
Kirkby Thore, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA10 1UZ, Kirkby Thore, CA10 1UZ
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