Photos of Appleby in Westmorland and Rutter Force in Eden, Cumbria.
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APPLEBY - 01A - St. Lawrence's Church
St Lawrence's Church, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
The oldest part of the church is the lower part of the tower which dates from the 12th century. There was considerable restoration work carried out in the 14th century following the destruction caused during the Border Wars.
The oldest part of the church is the lower part of the tower which dates from the 12th century. There was considerable restoration work carried out in the 14th century following the destruction caused during the Border Wars.
APPLEBY 03A - Lady Anne Clifford Monument
Lady Anne Clifford Monument in St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby, Cumbria.
Lady Anne was responsible for the restoration of the church in 1654. The monument displays the Clifford heraldry and alliances. Her lead coffin lies in a neighbouring vault, underneath a large sandstone slab with iron rings.
NB: Background wall treated to delete items in storage behind the monument.
Lady Anne was responsible for the restoration of the church in 1654. The monument displays the Clifford heraldry and alliances. Her lead coffin lies in a neighbouring vault, underneath a large sandstone slab with iron rings.
NB: Background wall treated to delete items in storage behind the monument.
APPLEBY 03B - Lady Margaret Clifford Monument
Margaret Clifford Monument in St Lawrence's Church, Appleby, Cumbria.
The black marble tomb of Margaret Clifford (née Russell), Countess of Cumberland who died in 1616. The Countess was the mother of Lady Anne Clifford who restored the church in 1659, and had been a maid of Honour to Elizabeth 1 in her younger days. The alabaster effigy is attributed to Maximilian Colt, the King's Master Carver.
The black marble tomb of Margaret Clifford (née Russell), Countess of Cumberland who died in 1616. The Countess was the mother of Lady Anne Clifford who restored the church in 1659, and had been a maid of Honour to Elizabeth 1 in her younger days. The alabaster effigy is attributed to Maximilian Colt, the King's Master Carver.
APPLEBY 04A - The Cloisters
The Cloisters leading to St Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
The Cloisters were built in 1811 by Sir Robert Smirke as a visual termination of the lower end of Boroughgate. Above the middle archway is the Appleby Coat of Arms.
The Cloisters were built in 1811 by Sir Robert Smirke as a visual termination of the lower end of Boroughgate. Above the middle archway is the Appleby Coat of Arms.
APPLEBY 05A - The Cloisters
The Clositers and Low Cross, Appleby in the Eden Valley, Cumbria.
The Cloisters were built 1811 by Sir Robert Smirke as a visual termination of the lower end of Boroughgate. The Low Cross is an 18th century copy of High Cross at the far end of Boroughgate.
The Cloisters were built 1811 by Sir Robert Smirke as a visual termination of the lower end of Boroughgate. The Low Cross is an 18th century copy of High Cross at the far end of Boroughgate.
APPLEBY 09A - Caesar's Tower
Caesar's Tower, Appleby Castle, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
The upper part of this 12th century keep was altered by Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century.
Admission charge.
The upper part of this 12th century keep was altered by Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century.
Admission charge.
APPLEBY 09B - Caesar's Tower
Caesar's Tower, Appleby Castle, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
Admission charge.
Admission charge.
APPLEBY 09C - Appleby Castle
Appleby Castle; Cumbria; Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
The 13th and 15th century living quarters of Appleby Castle in Cumbria. There was much rebuilding work carried out in the 17th century.
Admission charge.
The 13th and 15th century living quarters of Appleby Castle in Cumbria. There was much rebuilding work carried out in the 17th century.
Admission charge.
APPLEBY 11A - Lady Anne's Beehouse
Lady Anne's Beehouse in the grounds of Appleby Castle, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
Lady Anne Clifford built this little cute littlle building in the 17th century. It is Grade 1 Listed. Admission charge to Castle grounds. Visit the website
Lady Anne Clifford built this little cute littlle building in the 17th century. It is Grade 1 Listed. Admission charge to Castle grounds. Visit the website
APPLEBY 12A - St Anne's Hospital
St Anne’s Hospital, Appleby in the Eden Valley, Cumbria.
These almshouses with their own chapel were founded by Lady Anne Clifford in 1651 to house twelve “poor widows or almswomen” under the care of a “mother” (warden). A plaque on the wall reads, '"This Almes House was founded and begun to be built in the year 1651, and was finished and endowed for the yearly maintenance of a Mother, a Reader, and twelve sisters for ever in 1653 by Anne Baronesse Clifford, Cumberland and Vesey, Lady of the Hon. of Skipton in Craven, and Countesse Dowager of Pembroke, Dorsett and Montgomery'.
These almshouses with their own chapel were founded by Lady Anne Clifford in 1651 to house twelve “poor widows or almswomen” under the care of a “mother” (warden). A plaque on the wall reads, '"This Almes House was founded and begun to be built in the year 1651, and was finished and endowed for the yearly maintenance of a Mother, a Reader, and twelve sisters for ever in 1653 by Anne Baronesse Clifford, Cumberland and Vesey, Lady of the Hon. of Skipton in Craven, and Countesse Dowager of Pembroke, Dorsett and Montgomery'.
APPLEBY 13A - The Moot Hall
The Moot Hall, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria..
The Moot Hall has a plaque above the door dated 1596. It was built as a council chamber and now houses the tourist information centre. The upper storey houses a 17th century panelled council chamber.
The Moot Hall has a plaque above the door dated 1596. It was built as a council chamber and now houses the tourist information centre. The upper storey houses a 17th century panelled council chamber.
APPLEBY in WESTMORLAND 13B - 1179 Charter Plaque
The 1179 plaque commemorating the town's first written charter on the Moot Hall of Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
APPLEBY 14A - Moot Hall Council Chamber
The 17th century panelled council chamber in the Moot Hall, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
APPLELBY 15A - The Plague Stone
The plague stone, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
This hollowed stone is now in the Moot Hall next to the council chamber.
Originally it would have been placed at the edge of town, so that neighbouring farmers, fearful of catching a plague which was spreading through the town would have insisted that the townsfolk pay for their produce by throwing coins into this disinfectant-filled stone.
This hollowed stone is now in the Moot Hall next to the council chamber.
Originally it would have been placed at the edge of town, so that neighbouring farmers, fearful of catching a plague which was spreading through the town would have insisted that the townsfolk pay for their produce by throwing coins into this disinfectant-filled stone.
APPLEBY 18A - St. Michael's Church
St Michael's Church, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
Parts of this church date back to the 12th century and it is believed to have been one of Lady Anne Clifford's restoration projects. The church is now a private residence.
Parts of this church date back to the 12th century and it is believed to have been one of Lady Anne Clifford's restoration projects. The church is now a private residence.
APPLEBY 19A - Appleby street sign
A street sign bearing the town's crest at Appleby in Westmorland in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
APPLEBY 20A - Bongate Mill
Bongate Mill, Appleby in Westmorland, Eden Valley, Cumbria.
An 18th century water-powered corn mill on the banks of the River Eden. The wheel has been removed.
An 18th century water-powered corn mill on the banks of the River Eden. The wheel has been removed.
APPLEBY 21A - The Primrose Stone
The Primrose Stone by Joss Smith: An Eden Benchmark sculpture beside the River Eden near Bongate Mill at Appleby in Westmorland in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
APPLEBY 27A - Chapel on the Rock
Oddfellows Hall, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
The plaque on the front proch reads Oddfellows Hall, but the building was originally built in 1872 as The Chapel on the Rock Primitive Methodist church. The building was later used as an Oddfellows’ Hall and a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The plaque on the front proch reads Oddfellows Hall, but the building was originally built in 1872 as The Chapel on the Rock Primitive Methodist church. The building was later used as an Oddfellows’ Hall and a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
APPLEBY 28A - Old smithy store
The old smithy store, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria.
The blacksmith stored his fuel in this old sandstone lock-up. The smithy was on the opposite side of the road.
The blacksmith stored his fuel in this old sandstone lock-up. The smithy was on the opposite side of the road.
APPLEBY 29A - Police Station
The 1770 Police Station at Appleby in Westmorland in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
APPLEBY 51A - Appleby Horse Fair
Spectators watch the gypsy travellers washing their horses in the River Eden at Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria.
Appleby Horse Fair is an annual gathering of gypsies and travellers that has taken place during the first week of June since James 11 granted a Royal charter in 1685 allowing a horse fair "near to the River Eden".
Appleby Horse Fair is an annual gathering of gypsies and travellers that has taken place during the first week of June since James 11 granted a Royal charter in 1685 allowing a horse fair "near to the River Eden".
ROMANY 40A - Appleby Horse Fair
Gypsy travellers washing their horses in the River Eden at the Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria.
RUTTER 01A - Rutter Force
Rutter Force and the old corn mill near Appleby in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
A corn mill is recorded at Rutter Force in 1579. The waterfall on Hoff Beck contined to power the mill until the repeal of the Corn Laws of 1832 which made milling unprofitable. The mill was then converted to a bobbin mill, and later a sawmill. The waterwheel was taken down in 1940 and replaced with a replica in 1991.
A corn mill is recorded at Rutter Force in 1579. The waterfall on Hoff Beck contined to power the mill until the repeal of the Corn Laws of 1832 which made milling unprofitable. The mill was then converted to a bobbin mill, and later a sawmill. The waterwheel was taken down in 1940 and replaced with a replica in 1991.
