Photos of Brough, Warcop, Church Brough and Stainmoor, in the Eden District of Cumbria.
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BROUGH 01A - Brough Castle
Brough Castle Church Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
The impressive Brough Castle stands on the site of a Roman fort. Its keep dates from about 1200 and more comfortable living quarters were added later by the Clifford family. These were accidentally burnt down following a 'great Christmas party' in 1521.
Like so many other castles in the region, Brough Castle was restored in the 17th century by Lady Anne Clifford.
The castle is under the care of English Heritage. Free admission.
The impressive Brough Castle stands on the site of a Roman fort. Its keep dates from about 1200 and more comfortable living quarters were added later by the Clifford family. These were accidentally burnt down following a 'great Christmas party' in 1521.
Like so many other castles in the region, Brough Castle was restored in the 17th century by Lady Anne Clifford.
The castle is under the care of English Heritage. Free admission.
BROUGH 02A - Brough Castle Keep
Brough Castle Church Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
Free admission.
Free admission.
BROUGH 03A - Brough Castle Gatehouse
Brough Castle, Church Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
A distant view of Wild Boar Fell from Brough Castle gatehouse.
Free admission.
A distant view of Wild Boar Fell from Brough Castle gatehouse.
Free admission.
BROUGH 07A - St Michael's Church
St Michael’s Church, Church Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
St Michael's was built of sandstone in 1150. These earliest parts of the church include the long south wall, a window in the south wall, and the main doorway, with its Norman beakheads and chevrons. The rest of the church dates largely from the 14th and 16th centuries. The aisle, with its eastern chapel was built in the 14th century and the oak roof 16th century. On the floor near the stone pulpit is a tombstone in memory of Gabriel Vincent, Steward to Lady Anne Clifford, who restored the nearby Brough Castle in the 17th century.
St Michael's was built of sandstone in 1150. These earliest parts of the church include the long south wall, a window in the south wall, and the main doorway, with its Norman beakheads and chevrons. The rest of the church dates largely from the 14th and 16th centuries. The aisle, with its eastern chapel was built in the 14th century and the oak roof 16th century. On the floor near the stone pulpit is a tombstone in memory of Gabriel Vincent, Steward to Lady Anne Clifford, who restored the nearby Brough Castle in the 17th century.
BROUGH 08A - St Michael's Church
The defensive Norman tower and doorway of St Michael’s Church, Church Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
BROUGH 09A - Beakheads, St Margaret's Church
Norman beakheads and chevrons on the main doorway of St. Michael's Church, Church Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
Beakheads are a bizarre and intriguing form of sculpture and no-one is completely sure as to what they represent. However one plausible theory may be is that these terrifying creatures represent the sin and vice of the world, which can only be rejected by the man of God entering the church.
Beakheads are a bizarre and intriguing form of sculpture and no-one is completely sure as to what they represent. However one plausible theory may be is that these terrifying creatures represent the sin and vice of the world, which can only be rejected by the man of God entering the church.
BROUGH 12 A - Wayside Cross
Wayside cross, Church Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
A medieval wayside cross base with five steps, currently supporting a flagpole.
A medieval wayside cross base with five steps, currently supporting a flagpole.
BROUGH 13A - The Market Cross
The old Market Cross, Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
A 19th century cross shaft inserted into a base of 1331. The two bottom steps date from the 19th century.
A 19th century cross shaft inserted into a base of 1331. The two bottom steps date from the 19th century.
BROUGH 15A - Pinfold Cairn by Andrew Goldsworthy
Pinfold Cairn by Andrew Goldsworthy at Church Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria. Goldsworthy lived in Brough from 1981 - 1985 and this was his first pinfold cone on the site of the old village pinfold. Each cone cairn is like a stone seed within a protective shell. Pinfolds were originally built as small enclosures to pen stray animals but were later used as sheepfolds.
BROUGH 20A - Clock Tower
Brough Clock Tower, Market Brough in the Eden Valley, Cumbria.
The clock tower was erected to commemorate the coronation of King George V in 1911. .The clock is built in the position of the old market cross. The carved stone at the top of the clock tower was originally the top of the much older market cross.
The clock tower was erected to commemorate the coronation of King George V in 1911. .The clock is built in the position of the old market cross. The carved stone at the top of the clock tower was originally the top of the much older market cross.
BROUGH 26A - The Golden Fleece
The Golden Fleece at Brough in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
This was one of ten inns in Brough that catered for the stagecoach trade making the England to Scotland run in the 18th and 19th centuries.
This was one of ten inns in Brough that catered for the stagecoach trade making the England to Scotland run in the 18th and 19th centuries.
BROUGH 35A - The Fox Tower
The 1775 Fox Tower, Brough, Cumbria.
Probably built as a folly with great views, for industrial entrepreneur, John Carleton of Helbeck Hall. No public access.
Probably built as a folly with great views, for industrial entrepreneur, John Carleton of Helbeck Hall. No public access.
BROUGH 37A - Helbeck Quarry
A view of Helbeck Limestone Quarry from Augill near Brough in the Eden Valley, Cumbria.
STAINMORE 01A - River Stone Fold by Goldsworthy
River Stone Fold, Deadman Gill, Stanmore near Brough in the North Pennines AONB, Cumbria.
This fold by Andrew Goldsworthy has two chambers, one of which features three river stone structures incorporated into the inside of the walls.
This fold by Andrew Goldsworthy has two chambers, one of which features three river stone structures incorporated into the inside of the walls.
STAINMORE 07A - Warcop Ranges
The Warcop Ranges, Stainmore near Brough in Cumbria.
The red flag flying beside the B6276 at Deadman Gill as a warning to the public that they should not enter the army training area.
The red flag flying beside the B6276 at Deadman Gill as a warning to the public that they should not enter the army training area.
STAINMORE 10A - St Stephen's Church
St. Stephen's Church, South Stainmore near Brough in Cumbria.
This remote little church dates back to 1600, when it was built as a school under the will of Cuthbert Buckle who was schooled at Brough. As a young man, Cuthbert walked to London and made his fortune. In 1593-94 he was knighted by the Queen as Lord Mayor of London..The school was consecrated in 1608 and became Stainmore Chapel. Renovations were carried out during the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries.
This remote little church dates back to 1600, when it was built as a school under the will of Cuthbert Buckle who was schooled at Brough. As a young man, Cuthbert walked to London and made his fortune. In 1593-94 he was knighted by the Queen as Lord Mayor of London..The school was consecrated in 1608 and became Stainmore Chapel. Renovations were carried out during the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries.
STAINMORE 12A - WW1 Memorial window, St Stephen's Church
WW1 Memorial window of St Michael and St George in St. Stephen's Church, South Stainmore near Brough in Cumbria.
WARCOP 01B - Bridge over Crooks Beck
Red sandstone bridge over Crooks Beck, Warcop in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
WARCOP 04B - Warcop Old Bridge
Warcop Old Bridge, Warcop in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
A 14th century three arched bridge over the River Eden.
A 14th century three arched bridge over the River Eden.
WARCOP 05A - St. Columba's Church
St Columba's Church, Warcop in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
The church stands on the site of a former Roman camp, and was once owned by Shap Abbey. This Grade 1 listed building dates from the 12th century, with later alterations and additions.
The church stands on the site of a former Roman camp, and was once owned by Shap Abbey. This Grade 1 listed building dates from the 12th century, with later alterations and additions.
WARCOP 09A - Warcop Methodist Church
The 1872 Methodist Church at Warcop in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
WARCOP 10A - War memorial
The war memorial at Warcop in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
The maypole and childrens' playground is on the far side of the road.
The maypole and childrens' playground is on the far side of the road.
WARCOP 12A - Maypole
Maypole in the village of Warcop in the Eden Valley of Cumbria.
The maypole is set in a sandstone stepped base which was probably Medieval.
The maypole is set in a sandstone stepped base which was probably Medieval.
WARCOP 15A - Pinfold Cairn by Andrew Goldsworthy
Pinfold Cairn by Andrew Goldsworthy in the village of Warcop in the Eden Valley, Cumbria.
Goldsworthy created six pinfold cairns around the Eden Valley, each holding a stone cone cairn that appears to be growing like a seed within its protective shell. Pinfolds are sheepfolds which were originally used to pen stray animals.
Goldsworthy created six pinfold cairns around the Eden Valley, each holding a stone cone cairn that appears to be growing like a seed within its protective shell. Pinfolds are sheepfolds which were originally used to pen stray animals.