Photos of Ribchester and Stydd in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
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RIBCHESTER 01A - Ribchester Roman Museum
Ribchester Roman Museum, Ribchester in the Forest of Bowland AONB, Lancashire.
This, the only dedicated Roman museum in Lancashire, was built in 1914 to stem the flow of artefacts out of the village since Ribchester had been recognised as a Site of Special Historic Interest.
Admission charge.
This, the only dedicated Roman museum in Lancashire, was built in 1914 to stem the flow of artefacts out of the village since Ribchester had been recognised as a Site of Special Historic Interest.
Admission charge.
RIBCHESTER 03A - Roman Fort Bremetennacum
The Granaries of Bremetennacum Roman Cavalry Fort, Ribchester in Lancashire.
Free entry.
Free entry.
RIBCHESTER 04A - Roman Bath House
The Roman Bath House, Ribchester, Lancashire.
These Roman baths were built around 100 AD for the soldiers of the Bremetennacum cavalry fort.
Free entry.
These Roman baths were built around 100 AD for the soldiers of the Bremetennacum cavalry fort.
Free entry.
RIBCHESTER 04B - Roman Bath House steam room
The round sudatorium (sauna) at The Roman Bath House, Ribchester, Lancashire.
RIBCHESTER 04C - Roman Bath House furnace room
The furnace room at the Roman Bath House, Ribchester, Lancashire.
RIBCHESTER 04D - Roman Bath House warm room
The tepidarium (warm room) at The Roman Bath House, Ribchester, Lancashire.
RIBCHESTER 05A - St Wilfrid's Church
St. Wilfrid's Church, Ribchester in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.
St Wilfrid's dates from the 13th century, and was built over the site of the Roman fort, Bremetennacum ( the fort granneries can be accessed from the churchyard)..The church is primarily 13th century with a Perpendicular tower. The south porch and north chapel are 14th century. There is a 14th-century font, and a Jacobean pulpit dated 1636. Grade 1 listed.
St Wilfrid's dates from the 13th century, and was built over the site of the Roman fort, Bremetennacum ( the fort granneries can be accessed from the churchyard)..The church is primarily 13th century with a Perpendicular tower. The south porch and north chapel are 14th century. There is a 14th-century font, and a Jacobean pulpit dated 1636. Grade 1 listed.
RIBCHESTER 05B - St Wilfrid's Church
St. Wilfrid's Church, Ribchester in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.
RIBCHESTER 09A - Sundial, St Wilfrid's Church
The sundial in the churchyard of St Wilfrid's Church, Ribchester, Lancashire.
The stone sundial dates from the 17th century and stands upon a base which was probably used for a churchyard cross.
At the base of the shaft is an inscription reading "I am a shadow - so art thou - I mark time - dost thou?"
The stone sundial dates from the 17th century and stands upon a base which was probably used for a churchyard cross.
At the base of the shaft is an inscription reading "I am a shadow - so art thou - I mark time - dost thou?"
RIBCHESTER 09B - Sundial, St Wilfrid's Church
The sundial in the churchyard of St Wilfrid's Church, Ribchester, Lancashire.
The stone sundial dates from the 17th century and stands upon a base which was probably used for a churchyard cross.
At the base of the shaft is an inscription reading "I am a shadow - so art thou - I mark time - dost thou?"
The stone sundial dates from the 17th century and stands upon a base which was probably used for a churchyard cross.
At the base of the shaft is an inscription reading "I am a shadow - so art thou - I mark time - dost thou?"
RIBCHESTER 15A - The White Bull
The White Bull at Ribchester in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
This inn with the wooden white bull dates from 1707.
The pillars supporting the portico are believed to have been taken from the Roman fort.
This inn with the wooden white bull dates from 1707.
The pillars supporting the portico are believed to have been taken from the Roman fort.
RIBCHESTER 17A - Ribchester Arms
The Ribchester Arms at Ribchester in the Ribble Valley of Lancashire.
RIBCHESTER 19A - Working Men's Club
The 1935 Working Men's Club at Ribchester in the Ribble Valley of Lancashire.
RIBCHESTER 20A - The River Ribble at Ribchester
The River Ribble at Ribchester in the Forest of Bowland AONB, Lancashire.
RIBCHESTER 21A - River Ribble from Ribchester Bridge
The River Ribble from Ribchester Bridge, Ribchester in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.
RIBCHESTER 21A - Ribchester Bridge
Ribchester Bridge in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.
Ribchester Bridge, spanning the River Ribble, was built in 1776 after its predecessor was washed away.
Ribchester Bridge, spanning the River Ribble, was built in 1776 after its predecessor was washed away.
RIBCHESTER 22A - Dinckley Suspension Footbridge
Dinckley Suspension Footbridge, Ribchester in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
Walkers pause for a bite to eat beside the Dinckley Footbridge which spans the River Ribble.
The bridge was built in 1951 to replace the Dinckley ferry. It was badly damaged in the storms of 2015.
Walkers pause for a bite to eat beside the Dinckley Footbridge which spans the River Ribble.
The bridge was built in 1951 to replace the Dinckley ferry. It was badly damaged in the storms of 2015.
STYDD 02A - The cross of the Order of Knights Hospitallers
St Saviour's Church of the Knights Hospitallers at Stydd near Ribchester in the Ribble Valley of Lancashire.
Snowdrops planted in an eight-pointed cross as the symbol of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller.
This tiny ancient church is believed to date from around 1100 and was acquired by the Knights Hospitallers in the late 13th century. The Knights Hospitallers treated knights returning from the crusades.
The church was restored in 2007, when the walls were reinforced with steel rods to protect them from the weight of the slate roof.
Grade 1 listed.
Snowdrops planted in an eight-pointed cross as the symbol of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller.
This tiny ancient church is believed to date from around 1100 and was acquired by the Knights Hospitallers in the late 13th century. The Knights Hospitallers treated knights returning from the crusades.
The church was restored in 2007, when the walls were reinforced with steel rods to protect them from the weight of the slate roof.
Grade 1 listed.
STYDD 07A - Initials in the door of St Saviour's Church
Initials carved over the centuries in the old oak door of St Saviour's Church of the Knights Hospitallers at Stydd near Ribchester in Lancashire.
STYDD 10A - St Peter and Paul's RC Barn Church
St Peter and Paul’s Roman Catholic Barn Church at Stydd near Ribchester in the Ribble Valley of Lancashire.
This true barn church was built in 1789. Its secluded position was carefully chosen, for at that time it was still illegal for Roman Catholics to have public places of worship. The building was built to look like a barn to disguise its function as a church.
The church was considerably lengthened in 1877.
This is the last remaining true 'barn church'.
The neighbouring priest’s house, Stydd Lodge, is thought to have been the residence of the bailiff of the Sydd Estate.
This true barn church was built in 1789. Its secluded position was carefully chosen, for at that time it was still illegal for Roman Catholics to have public places of worship. The building was built to look like a barn to disguise its function as a church.
The church was considerably lengthened in 1877.
This is the last remaining true 'barn church'.
The neighbouring priest’s house, Stydd Lodge, is thought to have been the residence of the bailiff of the Sydd Estate.
STYDD 12A - Stydd Almshouses
The 1728 Shireburn Almshouses at Stydd near Ribchester in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.
Named after their benefactor, Sir John Shireburn of Stonyhurst (now Stonyhurst College), these elaborate almshouses were built for the 'relief of five Roman Catholic widows or spinsters.'
Under the terms of his will, Shireburn instructed that he wished to found and build "a good almshouse on his estate at Stydd for 5 poor persons to live separately therein."
Named after their benefactor, Sir John Shireburn of Stonyhurst (now Stonyhurst College), these elaborate almshouses were built for the 'relief of five Roman Catholic widows or spinsters.'
Under the terms of his will, Shireburn instructed that he wished to found and build "a good almshouse on his estate at Stydd for 5 poor persons to live separately therein."