Yorkshire Dales Photography: Photos of Crosby Ravensworth, Reagill, Maulds Meaburn and Kings Meaburn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park of Cumbria.
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CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 01A - Stepping stones over Dalebanks Beck
Stepping stones and ford over Dalebanks Beck, Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
St Lawrence's Church can be seen in the distance.
St Lawrence's Church can be seen in the distance.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 02A - Dalebanks Beck and Church Bridge
Dalebanks Beck and Church Bridge, Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
A 19th century footbridge over Dalebanks Beck, leading to St Lawrence's Church.
There is a lovely display of monkey flowers in the beck.
A 19th century footbridge over Dalebanks Beck, leading to St Lawrence's Church.
There is a lovely display of monkey flowers in the beck.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 03A - Church Bridge
Church Bridge, Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
A 19th century footbridge over Dalebanks Beck leading to St Lawrence's Church.
A 19th century footbridge over Dalebanks Beck leading to St Lawrence's Church.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 03A - Church Bridge
Church Bridge, Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
A 19th century footbridge over Dalebanks Beck to St Lawrence's Church.
A 19th century footbridge over Dalebanks Beck to St Lawrence's Church.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 05A - St Lawrence's Church
St Lawrence's Church, Crosby Ravensworth in the Eden district of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The oldest part of this large village church is the crossing (the junction of the four arms of a cruciform) which dates back to the 12th century. Much rebuilding work was carried out in the 19th century.
Grade 1 Listed.
The oldest part of this large village church is the crossing (the junction of the four arms of a cruciform) which dates back to the 12th century. Much rebuilding work was carried out in the 19th century.
Grade 1 Listed.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 05B - St Lawrence's Church
St Lawrence's Church, Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
The oldest part of this large village church is the crossing (the junction of the four arms of a cruciform) which dates back to the 12th century. Much rebuilding work was carried out in the 19th century.
Grade 1 Listed.
The oldest part of this large village church is the crossing (the junction of the four arms of a cruciform) which dates back to the 12th century. Much rebuilding work was carried out in the 19th century.
Grade 1 Listed.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 08A - Medieval Cross Stump
Medieval cross stump in St Lawrence's Churchyard at Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
The shaft consists of 3 fragments
The shaft consists of 3 fragments
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 09A - Methodist Church
The 1875 Wesleyan Methodist Chapel at Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 10A - The Millenium Stone
The Millennium Stone, Crosby Ravensworth in the Eden district of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The plaque reads:.
"The stone was extracted from our quarry at Plumpton, near Lazonby, in 1996. It is the.Remnant of a wind sculpted pillar of sandstone.around 250 million years ago and it is exactly as it.came out of the ground. It was placed here to mark the Millennium in May 2000 by Cumbria Stone Quarries Ltd who formerly owned and ran a Stoneworks at what is now Stoneworks Garth.
The plaque reads:.
"The stone was extracted from our quarry at Plumpton, near Lazonby, in 1996. It is the.Remnant of a wind sculpted pillar of sandstone.around 250 million years ago and it is exactly as it.came out of the ground. It was placed here to mark the Millennium in May 2000 by Cumbria Stone Quarries Ltd who formerly owned and ran a Stoneworks at what is now Stoneworks Garth.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 12A - The Butchers Arms
Butchers Arms, Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
In 2011, this 18th century pub was saved by over 300 people, who wanted to bring the pub back to life & back to the heart of the community.
In 2011, this 18th century pub was saved by over 300 people, who wanted to bring the pub back to life & back to the heart of the community.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 14A - Monks Bridge
Monks' Bridge over the River Lyvennet at Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
This old bridge (probably 17th century) is believed to have been connected with a nearby grange of Whitby Abbey
This old bridge (probably 17th century) is believed to have been connected with a nearby grange of Whitby Abbey
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 15A - Pinfold Cairn by Andrew Goldsworthy
Pinfold Cairn at Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 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.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 15B - Pinfold Cairn by Andrew Goldsworthy
The stone cairn in the Pinfold Cairn at Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 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.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 25A - Iron Hill North Bowl Barrow
Iron Hill North bowl barrow near Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
Earthwork remains of a Bronze Age bowl barrow (burial mound / cairn). Excavation of the cairn uncovered a cist (coffin / burial chamber) with a human male burial and deer remains. A bronze halberd (combined spear and axe) was found in the area.
The barrow has been cut in half by the building of the wall.
Iron Hill South lies close by.
Earthwork remains of a Bronze Age bowl barrow (burial mound / cairn). Excavation of the cairn uncovered a cist (coffin / burial chamber) with a human male burial and deer remains. A bronze halberd (combined spear and axe) was found in the area.
The barrow has been cut in half by the building of the wall.
Iron Hill South lies close by.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 25A - Iron Hill North Bowl Barrow
Iron Hill North bowl barrow near Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
Earthwork remains of a Bronze Age bowl barrow (burial mound / cairn). Excavation of the cairn uncovered a cist (coffin / burial chamber) with a human male burial and deer remains. A bronze halberd (combined spear and axe) was found in the area.
The barrow has been cut in half by the building of the wall.
Iron Hill South lies close by.
Earthwork remains of a Bronze Age bowl barrow (burial mound / cairn). Excavation of the cairn uncovered a cist (coffin / burial chamber) with a human male burial and deer remains. A bronze halberd (combined spear and axe) was found in the area.
The barrow has been cut in half by the building of the wall.
Iron Hill South lies close by.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 26A - Iron Hill South Cairn Circle
Iron Hill South Cairn Circle near Crosby Ravensworth in the Eden Valley of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Hardendale Limestone Quarry can be seen in the distance..A partial ring of seven pink granite boulders surrounding a low mound. Four boulders scattered on top of the mound are thought to be part of a cist. Investigation at this site located the bones of a man, a deer antler and animal bones.
Hardendale Limestone Quarry can be seen in the distance..A partial ring of seven pink granite boulders surrounding a low mound. Four boulders scattered on top of the mound are thought to be part of a cist. Investigation at this site located the bones of a man, a deer antler and animal bones.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 28A - Castlehowe Stone Circle
Castlehowe Stone Circle near Crosby Ravensworth in the Eden district of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
This small 7m stone circle has 10 boulders of Shap granite.
NB. This photo was taken with a zoom lens from the road. Please do not add to the damage to the wall and fence to gain access to the field.
This small 7m stone circle has 10 boulders of Shap granite.
NB. This photo was taken with a zoom lens from the road. Please do not add to the damage to the wall and fence to gain access to the field.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 35A - Charles 11 Monument, Black Dub
Charles 11 Monument at Black Dub on Crosby Ravensworth Fell, Cumbria.
This monument, sited at the source of the River Lyvennet, is where Charles II and his army rested when marching from Scotland following his coronation in Scone. The inscription reads, 'HERE AT BLACK DUB THE SOURCE OF THE LIVENNET, KING CHARLES THE II REGALED HIS ARMY AND DRANK OF THE WATER.ON HIS MARCH FROM SCOTLAND AUGUST 8 1651'. The monument was erected c1851 by Thomas Bland of Reagill. The base-reliefs of the monument show: A profile bust of Charles II; a crown (which Charles wished to possess) and a lion (which thwarted his hopes at the battle of Worcester).
This monument, sited at the source of the River Lyvennet, is where Charles II and his army rested when marching from Scotland following his coronation in Scone. The inscription reads, 'HERE AT BLACK DUB THE SOURCE OF THE LIVENNET, KING CHARLES THE II REGALED HIS ARMY AND DRANK OF THE WATER.ON HIS MARCH FROM SCOTLAND AUGUST 8 1651'. The monument was erected c1851 by Thomas Bland of Reagill. The base-reliefs of the monument show: A profile bust of Charles II; a crown (which Charles wished to possess) and a lion (which thwarted his hopes at the battle of Worcester).
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 35B - Charles 11 Monument, Black Dub
Charles 11 Monument at Black Dub on Crosby Ravensworth Fell, Cumbria.
This monument, sited at the source of the River Lyvennet, is where Charles II and his army rested when marching from Scotland following his coronation in Scone Palace, Perthshire.
The base-reliefs of the monument show a profile bust of Charles II, a lion and a crown.
The inscription reads, 'HERE AT BLACK DUB THE SOURCE OF THE LIVENNET, KING CHARLES THE II REGALED HIS ARMY AND DRANK OF THE WATER ON HIS MARCH FROM SCOTLAND AUGUST 8 1651'.
The monument was erected c1851 by Thomas Bland of Reagill.
This monument, sited at the source of the River Lyvennet, is where Charles II and his army rested when marching from Scotland following his coronation in Scone Palace, Perthshire.
The base-reliefs of the monument show a profile bust of Charles II, a lion and a crown.
The inscription reads, 'HERE AT BLACK DUB THE SOURCE OF THE LIVENNET, KING CHARLES THE II REGALED HIS ARMY AND DRANK OF THE WATER ON HIS MARCH FROM SCOTLAND AUGUST 8 1651'.
The monument was erected c1851 by Thomas Bland of Reagill.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 35C - King Charles 11, Black Dub Monument
The profile bust of Charles 11 on the Black Dub Monument, Crosby Ravensworth Fell, Cumbria. This monument, sited at the source of the River Lyvennet, is where Charles II and his army rested when marching from Scotland following his coronation in Scone..The inscription reads, 'HERE AT BLACK DUB THE SOURCE OF THE LIVENNET, KING CHARLES THE II REGALED HIS ARMY AND DRANK OF THE WATER.ON HIS MARCH FROM SCOTLAND AUGUST 8 1651'..The monument was erected c1851 by Thomas Bland of Reagill. The base-reliefs of the monument show: A profile bust of Charles II; a crown (which Charles wished to possess) and a lion (which thwarted his hopes at the battle of Worcester).
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 36A - Old Roman Road
The course of the old Roman Road over Crosby Ravensworth Fell in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 37A - Howe Nook Thunder Stone
High Nook Thunder Stone beside the old Roman Road on Crosby Ravensworth Fell, Eden, Cumbria.
A Shap granite erratic boulder incorporated into a dry stone wall beside Howe Nook Farm cattlegrid.
A Shap granite erratic boulder incorporated into a dry stone wall beside Howe Nook Farm cattlegrid.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 39A - Castlehowe Thunder Stone
The Thunder Stone at Castlehowe Scar near Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
The huge erratic boulder of Shap granite sits perched on the top of a small quarry.
Erratic boulders have been picked up and carried by glaciers, then dropped in a different area when the ice melted.
The huge erratic boulder of Shap granite sits perched on the top of a small quarry.
Erratic boulders have been picked up and carried by glaciers, then dropped in a different area when the ice melted.
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 40A - Gaythorne Plain Limekiln
Gaythorne Plain Limekiln, near Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
Grid Ref: NY 634 116
Grid Ref: NY 634 116
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH 45A - Gathering clouds
Gathering clouds, Crosby Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Eden district of Cumbria.
KING'S MEAVBURN 01A - Millennium Plaque
Millennium plaque at King's Meaburn, Cumbria.
The plaque reads:
'This village was part of the Manor of Meaburn. The Lord of the Manor was Hugh de Morville. He was implicated in the murder of Archbishop Thomas A'Beckett in Canterbury Cathedral on 29th December 1170. It is recorded that he held back the crowd with his sword whilst the other knights did the awful deed. Following Hugh's rebellion in 1173 his lands were confiscated by King Henry II. Henry granted half the Manor to Hugh's sister Maud and retained to this day the other half which is King's Meaburn in the Barony of Westmorland.'
The plaque reads:
'This village was part of the Manor of Meaburn. The Lord of the Manor was Hugh de Morville. He was implicated in the murder of Archbishop Thomas A'Beckett in Canterbury Cathedral on 29th December 1170. It is recorded that he held back the crowd with his sword whilst the other knights did the awful deed. Following Hugh's rebellion in 1173 his lands were confiscated by King Henry II. Henry granted half the Manor to Hugh's sister Maud and retained to this day the other half which is King's Meaburn in the Barony of Westmorland.'
KING'S MEABURN - Ford over the River Lyvennet
Footbridge and ford across the River Lyvennet at King's Meaburn, Cumbria.
In 1745 Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) and some of his soldiers crossed this ford on their way to rendezvous with more of his troops in Shap.
In 1745 Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) and some of his soldiers crossed this ford on their way to rendezvous with more of his troops in Shap.
MAULDS MEABURN 01A - The village of Maulds Meaburn.
Sheep wander over the bridge that spans the River Lyvennet in the pretty village of Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria.
MAULDS MEABURN 02A - The village of Maulds Meaburn
The village of Maulds Meaburn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
MAULDS MEABURN 03A - River Lyvennet, Maulds Meaburn
The River Lyvennet flowing through the pretty village of Maulds Meaburn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
MAULDS MEABURN 03B - The River Lyvennet
The River Lyvennet, Maulds Meaburn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria.
REAGILL 01A - The Image Garden by Thomas Bland
The Image Garden, created by Thomas Bland at Reagill in Cumbria.
Bland (1799 -1865) was a self-taught sculptor who created a garden full of his own sculptures to celebrate the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837.
Originally there were about 80 figures including Robert Burns, William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott as well animals, and even paintings. Bland also made and erected at his own expense, the Queen Victoria Monument at Shap and the Charles 11 monument at Black Dub on Crosby Ravensworth Fell.
This photo was taken from the road and only shows a small part of the garden. It is not open to the public.
Bland (1799 -1865) was a self-taught sculptor who created a garden full of his own sculptures to celebrate the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837.
Originally there were about 80 figures including Robert Burns, William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott as well animals, and even paintings. Bland also made and erected at his own expense, the Queen Victoria Monument at Shap and the Charles 11 monument at Black Dub on Crosby Ravensworth Fell.
This photo was taken from the road and only shows a small part of the garden. It is not open to the public.