Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Photos of Warton and Pine Lakes in Lancashire. Aerial shots have been taken from a hot-air balloon.
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WARTON 01A - Aerial view of Warton
Aerial photo of Warton, Warton Crag and Warton Sands, Carnforth, Lancashire.
WARTON 02A - Aerial view of Hyning Monastery
Aerial photo of the magnificent gardens at the Monastery of Our Lady of Hyning, Warton, Carnforth, Lancashire.
Hyning Monastery is home to the Bernardines of Esquermes, an order of Cistercian nuns.
Hyning Monastery is home to the Bernardines of Esquermes, an order of Cistercian nuns.
WARTON 03A - Warton, Carnforth and Clougha Pike
A view over Warton and Carnforth towards Clougha and Clougha Pike in Lancashire.
WARTON 07A - Washington Coat of Arms, St. Oswald's Church
The Washington Coat of Arms in St. Oswald's Church, Warton, Lancashire.
Ancestors of the first American president, George Washington, moved to Warton in the 14th century. The church tower was built by Robert Washington in the 15th century and bore this plaque of the Washington coat-of-arms, the Mullets and Bars. This was later adopted by the USA as the Stars and Stripes. Since the 200th anniversary of the War of Independence in 1983, the church has flown the Stars and Stripes on July 4th. The plaque was moved to the inside of the tower in 1955.
Ancestors of the first American president, George Washington, moved to Warton in the 14th century. The church tower was built by Robert Washington in the 15th century and bore this plaque of the Washington coat-of-arms, the Mullets and Bars. This was later adopted by the USA as the Stars and Stripes. Since the 200th anniversary of the War of Independence in 1983, the church has flown the Stars and Stripes on July 4th. The plaque was moved to the inside of the tower in 1955.
WARTON 09A - The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory, Warton in Lancashire.
The 14th century home of the de Thweng family and is now in the care of English Heritage.
Free Admission.
The 14th century home of the de Thweng family and is now in the care of English Heritage.
Free Admission.
WARTON 10A - The George Washington
The 18th century George Washington on Main Street, Warton in Lancashire.
Ancestors of the first American president, George Washington, moved to Warton in the 14th century.
Ancestors of the first American president, George Washington, moved to Warton in the 14th century.
WARTON 14A - The River Keer, Warton Marsh
The River Keer at low tide, Warton Marsh in Lancashire. A view over the River Keer and Warton Marsh to Ingleborough and the Lune Valley fells.
WARTON 15A - Birds of the Bay Interpretation Totem
Birds of the Bay - Morecambe Bay Interpretation Totem: Lapwing by Chris Brammall at Warton Marsh, Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 16A - Warton Marsh and Warton Crag
Sheep on the saltmarsh with a backdrop of Warton Crag, Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 15A - Warton Marsh and slag heaps
Saltmarsh sheep and the unusual slag heaps from the Carnforth Haematite Iron Company (1864-1930) at Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 17B - Warton Marsh and a slag heap
Saltmarsh and a slag heap from the Carnforth Haematite Iron Company (1864-1930) at Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 18A - Slag heaps, Warton Sands
Iron ore slag heaps from the Carnforth Haematite Iron Company (1864-1930), Warton Sands, Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 18B - Slag heaps, Warton Sands
The row of surreal iron ore slag heaps from the Carnforth Haematite Iron Company (1864-1930), Warton Sands, Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 18B - Slag heap, Warton Sands
Iron ore slag heap from the Carnforth Haematite Iron Company (1864-1930), Warton Sands, Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 19A - Slag heaps , Warton Sands and Warton Crag
Warton Crag peeps through the surreal iron ore slag heaps from the Carnforth Haematite Iron Company (1864-1930), Warton Sands, Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 25A - Crag Road Limekiln
Crag Road Limekiln, Warton in Lancashire.
This 19th century kiln was built next to a road to aid transportation. Crushed limestone was added to the kiln and burnt to produce quicklime for agriculture.
This 19th century kiln was built next to a road to aid transportation. Crushed limestone was added to the kiln and burnt to produce quicklime for agriculture.
WARTON 29A - Occupation Road
Occupation Road, Warton in Lancashire.
Occupation Road is an old drove-road which would also have been used in the 1830s for the transportation of the haematite mined close-by. This ore was then processed to provide a red dye (reddle) used in the manufacture of paint.
Occupation Road is an old drove-road which would also have been used in the 1830s for the transportation of the haematite mined close-by. This ore was then processed to provide a red dye (reddle) used in the manufacture of paint.
WARTON 30A - Limestone terraces, Warton Crag
A view towards Morecambe Bay from the flower-covered, limestone terraces of Warton Crag at Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 31A - Limestone rock face, Warton Crag
Limestone rock face on Warton Crag, Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 39A - Rocky path, Warton Crag
Rocky limestone path on Warton Crag, Warton, Lancashire, England, UK.
WARTON 40B - Warton Crag Trig Point and Beacon
The summit of Warton Crag, Warton, Lancashire.The beacon and trig point on Warton Crag.
WARTON 41A - View from the summit of Warton Crag
A view over Leighton Moss to Jenny Brown's Point in Silverdale from the top of Warton Crag, Warton, Lancashire.
WARTON 43A - Dog Holes
Dog Holes Cave, Warton Crag, Warton in Lancashire.
Exploration in 1909-13 found Neolithic and Roman bones, a stone axe, and Roman artefacts such as pottery, tools and a brooch.
Exploration in 1909-13 found Neolithic and Roman bones, a stone axe, and Roman artefacts such as pottery, tools and a brooch.
WARTON 44A - Fairy Hole, Warton Crag
Fairy Hole Cave on Warton Crag, Warton in Lancashire.
A small fissure cave (length:16 m, depth: 5m).Excavations in 1910 by JW Jackson recovered a few Roman artifacts and Neolithic human remains.
A small fissure cave (length:16 m, depth: 5m).Excavations in 1910 by JW Jackson recovered a few Roman artifacts and Neolithic human remains.
WARTON 44B - Fairy Hole, Warton Crag
A peep inside Fairly Hole Cave on Warton Crag in Warton, Lancashire.
WARTON 47A - Ironstone Mineshaft, Warton Crag
An old ironstone mineshaft on Warton Crag, Warton in Lancashire.
WARTON 48A - Warton Quarry
Large Quarry, Warton in Lancashire.
A disused limestone quarry that is now a Local Nature Reserve managed by Lancashire County Council. The quarry is a popular nesting site for peregrine falcons and ravens.
A disused limestone quarry that is now a Local Nature Reserve managed by Lancashire County Council. The quarry is a popular nesting site for peregrine falcons and ravens.
WARTON 56A - Pine Lake Resort
Pine Lake Resort, Warton in Lancashire. Visit the website