English Heritage sites near Eskdale Parish
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
2 miles from Eskdale Parish
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.
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
7 miles from Eskdale Parish
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain: the walls stand almost 4 metres (13 feet) high.
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
12 miles from Eskdale Parish
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
15 miles from Eskdale Parish
In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
15 miles from Eskdale Parish
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.
FURNESS ABBEY
19 miles from Eskdale Parish
The remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, ornately decorated chapter house and cloister buildings.
Churches in Eskdale Parish
St Bega's, Eskdale Green
Eskdale
Holmrook
019467 23269
http://www.eskdalebenefice.org.uk
The beautiful, remote valley of Eskdale is home to a small population of hill farmers, but all year around it embraces many more visitors who come here to walk the fells, camp under the stars or ride the Ratty Steam train. St Bega's Church is situated opposite the Village Stores in the centre of Eskdale Green and provides an accessible place of worship for locals and visitors alike. Within the shelter of its ever open door you may find a light and welcoming space to reflect.
St Catherine's, Eskdale
Church Lonning, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria
Boot
Eskdale
019467 23269
http://www.eskdalebenefice.org.uk
St Catherine's Church is the Parish Church of Eskdale. The Church lies beside the river Esk on a spot where there has been a church since the 6th Century AD. Services are held on the 1st and 2nd Sunday of the month at 11am. We have a regular congregation of 10 - 20 but, for Baptisms,Weddings and Funerals, this may increase to over 200. Visitors are always welcome to come and enjoy the peace and serenity of this beautiful location as well as attending our services.
Pubs in Eskdale Parish
Boot Inn
Brook House Inn
King George IV
Eskdale Green, CA19 1TS
(019467) 23407
kinggeorge-eskdale.com