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Shap, PenrithThe village of Shap consists mainly of two long lines of grey stone houses, many dating from the 18th century. The area around Shap was settled in Neolithic times, and there are several stone circles, and other standing stones nearby.
Today, the principal feature is the Goggleby Stone, a 12 ton monolith, which was…
Haweswater is the most easterly lake in the Lake District and is also an important…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award winning…
Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing…
Red Barn is the place to shop for a fantastic selection of hand picked, unusual and…
This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and…
One mile east of Orton is the ancient Gamelands stone circle. One of the largest in…
Circle is 37' across, seven stones and the retaining kerb of a destroyed cairn.…
High Street is the name of the biggest mountain in the group of fells over which the…
A 14thC fortified home in course of reconstruction to provide craft centre.
Early 13thC castle, formidable barrier for Scots invaders, restored by the indomitable…
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding…
A much loved historic family home, set against the grandeur and picturesque splendour of…
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a…
The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed…
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