Photos of Greystoke and Blencow in the Eden District of Cumbria.
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BLENCOW 01A - Aerial view of Blencow Hall
Aerial view of Blencow Hall, Blencow near Greystoke, Eden, Cumbria..
Blencow Hall is one of three folly farmsteads built in the late 18th by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk who lived in Greystoke Castle.
Private residence.
Blencow Hall is one of three folly farmsteads built in the late 18th by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk who lived in Greystoke Castle.
Private residence.
GREYSTOKE 01A - Aerial view of Greystoke
Aerial view of Greystoke in Cumbria.
The racing stables of Nicky Richards, son of 'The Boss' Gordon Richards can be seen in the photo.
The racing stables of Nicky Richards, son of 'The Boss' Gordon Richards can be seen in the photo.
GREYSTOKE 02A - Aerial view of Greystoke Castle
Aerial view of Greystoke and Greystoke Castle in Cumbria.
The 16th century castle was built by Baron Greystock and is surrounded by 3,000 acre/12 km2 of parkland.
Not open to the public.
The 16th century castle was built by Baron Greystock and is surrounded by 3,000 acre/12 km2 of parkland.
Not open to the public.
GREYSTOKE 03A - Aerial view of Fort Putman
Aerial view of Fort Putnam, Greystoke, Cumbria.
Fort Putman is one of three folly farmsteads built in the late 18th by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk who lived in Greystoke Castle.
Fort Putman is one of three folly farmsteads built in the late 18th by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk who lived in Greystoke Castle.
GREYSTOKE 05A - St Andrew's Church
St. Andrew's Church, Greystoke in Cumbria.
Originally 13th century, with extensive 15th century .alterations and additions. Extensive restoration work was then carried out in the 17th and 19th centuries. In both the 14th and 20th centuries the church was used as a college for education and training of priests.
Originally 13th century, with extensive 15th century .alterations and additions. Extensive restoration work was then carried out in the 17th and 19th centuries. In both the 14th and 20th centuries the church was used as a college for education and training of priests.
GREYSTOKE 06A - Great East Window, St Andrew's Church
The medieval Great East Window of St Andrew's Church, Greystoke, Eden, Cumbria.
The medieval glass in this window was removed as Cromwell and his troops approached. It was restored and replaced in 1848, but probably in the wrong order.
The window is famous for the red devil beneath the feet of a bishop in the left hand panel.
The medieval glass in this window was removed as Cromwell and his troops approached. It was restored and replaced in 1848, but probably in the wrong order.
The window is famous for the red devil beneath the feet of a bishop in the left hand panel.
GREYSTOKE 06E - Resurrection window by CE Kempe, St Andrew's Church
The Resurrection window by Charles Eamer Kempe in St. Andrew's Church, Greystoke, Eden, Cumbria.
Kempe's trademark, the small wheat sheaf, is in the bottom left corner of the window.
Kempe's trademark, the small wheat sheaf, is in the bottom left corner of the window.
GREYSTOKE 07A - The Crucified Christ
The Crucified Christ by the renowned Cumbrian sculptress, Josefina de Vasconcellos in St Andrew's Church, Greystoke in the Eden District of Cumbria.
Josefina de Vasconcellos (1904- 2005) was of Brazilian descent, but spent most of her life in the Lake District, Cumbria. With her last commission in 2001, she was recognised as the world's oldest working sculptor. Throughout her life she was heavily involved in charitable causes for disadvantaged young people and in 1985 was awarded the Order of the British Empire for setting up the Harriet Trust for disabled children.
Josefina de Vasconcellos (1904- 2005) was of Brazilian descent, but spent most of her life in the Lake District, Cumbria. With her last commission in 2001, she was recognised as the world's oldest working sculptor. Throughout her life she was heavily involved in charitable causes for disadvantaged young people and in 1985 was awarded the Order of the British Empire for setting up the Harriet Trust for disabled children.
GREYSTOKE 08A - Misericord, St Andrew's Church
Capture of the Unicorn: A 15th century misericord in the choir stalls of St Andrew's Church, Greystoke, Eden, Cumbria.
GREYSTOKE 08B - Misericord, St Andrew's Church
St. Michael and the Dragon: A 15th century misericord in the choir stalls of St Andrew's Church, Greystoke, Eden, Cumbria.
GREYSTOKE 08D - Chancel recess effigies, St Andrew's Church
Effigies in the chancel recess of St Andrew's Church, Greystoke in Eden, Cumbria.
This recess was built for the tomb of John Dacre, the last provost of the medieval college. His tomb has now been replaced by the effigies of Baron William, the founder of the college, and his grandson, John. William is dressed like the Black Prince at Canterbury. The effigies lay in the churchyard for 250 years, which explains the damaged alabaster. The weepers (mourners) on the sides of the recess were part of John Dacre's tomb. Only four weepers remain.
This recess was built for the tomb of John Dacre, the last provost of the medieval college. His tomb has now been replaced by the effigies of Baron William, the founder of the college, and his grandson, John. William is dressed like the Black Prince at Canterbury. The effigies lay in the churchyard for 250 years, which explains the damaged alabaster. The weepers (mourners) on the sides of the recess were part of John Dacre's tomb. Only four weepers remain.
GREYSTOKE 08E - Piscinas, St. Andrew's Church
Piscinas where the communion vessels were washed in St Andrew's Church, Greystoke in Eden, Cumbria.
GREYSTOKE 09A - Alms table, St Andrew's Church
The 1710 alms table and sundial in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church, Greystoke, Eden Cumbria.
An alms table was where money, food and clothes would be placed as donations to the poor.
An alms table was where money, food and clothes would be placed as donations to the poor.
GREYSTOKE 10A - The Village Cross
The village cross and entrance to Greystoke Castle, Greystoke, Cumbria.
The 17th century cross stands on a 19th century plinth.
St Andrew's Church burial records show that on November 8th 1623, a young child called Jo Nicholson, son of a poor beggar of the parish, died at the cross.
The 17th century cross stands on a 19th century plinth.
St Andrew's Church burial records show that on November 8th 1623, a young child called Jo Nicholson, son of a poor beggar of the parish, died at the cross.
GREYSTOKE 30A - Cumberland County Council road sign
An old Cumberland County Council road sign at Greystoke in the Eden District of Cumbria.
The county of Cumbria was created in 1974 from the traditional counties of Cumberland and Westmorland.
The county of Cumbria was created in 1974 from the traditional counties of Cumberland and Westmorland.
