Photos of Grange over Sands, Cartmel, Hampsfell and Lindale in Cumbria. Aerial shots have been taken from a hot-air balloon.
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CARTMEL 01A - Aerial view of Cartmel and Allithwaite
Aerial view of Cartmel, Allithwaite and Humphrey Head in South Cumbria.
Cartmel Racecourse is set up ready for the day's racing. Heysham Power Station and Blackpool Tower can be seen in the distance.
Cartmel Racecourse is set up ready for the day's racing. Heysham Power Station and Blackpool Tower can be seen in the distance.
CARTMEL 03A - A view of Cartmel from Grange Fell
A view of Cartmel from Fell End, Grange Fell, Cumbria.
The Hoad Monument at Ulverston can be seen in the distance.
The Hoad Monument at Ulverston can be seen in the distance.
CARTMEL 06A - The Market Cross, Fish Stones and Pump
The 18th century market cross, fish stones and water pump in The Square, Cartmel, Cumbria.
CARTMEL 06B - The Market Cross, Fish Stones and Pump
The 18th century market cross, fish stones and water pump in The Square, Cartmel, Cumbria.
The medieval Gatehouse can be seen behind the market cross.
The medieval Gatehouse can be seen behind the market cross.
CARTMEL 07A - The Fish Stones
The 18th century fish stones in The Square, Cartmel, Cumbria.
The large stone slabs were used for the selling of fish.
The large stone slabs were used for the selling of fish.
CARTMEL 08A - The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse, Cartmel, Cumbria.
Built around 1330 as the entrance to the priory precincts, the building later became used as the court house and a school. It was gifted to the National Trust in 1922. The 18th century market cross also features in the photo.
Built around 1330 as the entrance to the priory precincts, the building later became used as the court house and a school. It was gifted to the National Trust in 1922. The 18th century market cross also features in the photo.
CARTMEL 09A - Cartmel Village Shop
Cartmel Village Shop: The home of sticky toffee. Visit the website
CARTMEL 10A - Cartmel Priory
Cartmel Priory, Cartmel, South Cumbria.
Cartmel Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Michael was founded in 1189 for the Augustinian Canons. In 1410 the unique bell tower was added, set crossways to its base. The priory was partially destroyed by Henry V111 in 1537, but was saved thanks to an original clause that villagers would always be able to worship in part of the priory.
Grade 1 listed.
Cartmel Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Michael was founded in 1189 for the Augustinian Canons. In 1410 the unique bell tower was added, set crossways to its base. The priory was partially destroyed by Henry V111 in 1537, but was saved thanks to an original clause that villagers would always be able to worship in part of the priory.
Grade 1 listed.
CARTMEL 15A - They Fled by Night, Cartmel Priory
They Fled by Night by Josefina de Vasconcellos, Cartmel Priory, Cartmel, 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.
CARTMEL 16A - The Young Martyr, Cartmel Priory
The Young Martyr by Josefina de Vasconcellos, Cartmel Priory, Cartmel, Cumbria,
CARTMEL 17A - Saint Michael, Cartmel Priory
'St. Michael', by Josefina de Vasconcellos in Cartmel Priory, Cumbria.
CARTMEL 20A - River Eea and Church Bridge
The 1829 Church Bridge over the River Eea, Cartmel, Cumbria,
CARTMEL 30A - Water Pump
Water pump in a stone-walled recess opposite the end of The Causeway, Cartmel, Cumbria.
Dated 1866, the pump is in a timber casing with a spout and handle.
Dated 1866, the pump is in a timber casing with a spout and handle.
CARTMEL 36A - Milestone
An 1836 milestone in Cartmel, Cumbria.
Fifteen miles over the sands to Lancaster and 7 miles over the sands to Ulverston.
Fifteen miles over the sands to Lancaster and 7 miles over the sands to Ulverston.
CARTMEL 38A - Raleigh bicycle wall sign
Vintage 1930s Raleigh all-steel bicycle enamelled advertising wall sign at Cartmel in Cumbria.
CARTMEL 50A - Cartmel Races
A day at the races, Cartmel in, Cumbria.
Admission charge. Visit the website
Admission charge. Visit the website
CARTMEL 51A - Cartmel Races
The fifth fence at Cartmel Steeplechase Races 2012, Cartmel, Cumbria.
Entrance charge. Visit the website
Entrance charge. Visit the website
FIELD BROUGHTON 02A - Aerial view of Field Broughton
Aerial view of St Peter's Church and Field Broughton in Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 01A - Aerial view of Grange over Sands
Aerial view of Grange over Sands and Humphrey Head in South Cumbria.
This aerial shot, taken from a hot-air balloon shows the railway station, the Lido and Humphrey Head. Blackpool Tower is just visible in the distance.
This aerial shot, taken from a hot-air balloon shows the railway station, the Lido and Humphrey Head. Blackpool Tower is just visible in the distance.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 02A - Aerial view of Grange over Sands
Aerial view of the sands, waters and salt marsh around Holme Island and Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
Great Crag, Little Crag and Long Crag lie off Holme Island.
Great Crag, Little Crag and Long Crag lie off Holme Island.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 05A - Aerial view towards Windermere
Aerial view towards a mist-covered Windermere and the Lakeland Fells from above Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 07A - Grange over Sands Railway Station
The Railway Station, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
This lovely station is a listed building, designed by E.G. Paley of Lancaster and built in 1872 by the Furness Railway Company.
This lovely station is a listed building, designed by E.G. Paley of Lancaster and built in 1872 by the Furness Railway Company.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 12A - The Promenade
Taking a stroll along The Promenade, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
The Promenade was built in 1902 for the enjoyment of the Victorian tourists.
The Promenade was built in 1902 for the enjoyment of the Victorian tourists.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 12B - The Promenade
Taking a stroll along The Promenade, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
The Promenade was built in 1902 for the enjoyment of the Victorian tourists.
The Promenade was built in 1902 for the enjoyment of the Victorian tourists.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 13A - The view from Grange Promenade
A view of Holme Island and Arnside Knott from The Promenade, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 15A - Ornamental Gardens
Autumn in the Ornamental Gardens, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
The ornamental gardens are on the site of an old creek which filled with sea water twice every day.
The ornamental gardens are on the site of an old creek which filled with sea water twice every day.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 16A - War Memorial in the Ornamental Gardens
The War Memorial in the Ornamental Gardens, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 17A - Normandy Veterans' Memorial in the Sunken Garden
The Normandy Veterans Memorial in the Sunken Garden, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
The Sunken Garden is believed to be the most historic site in Grange over Sands. It is thought to be the site of a granary built by the 12th century Augustinian Canons of the nearby Cartmel Priory.
The Sunken Garden is believed to be the most historic site in Grange over Sands. It is thought to be the site of a granary built by the 12th century Augustinian Canons of the nearby Cartmel Priory.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 18A - The Bandstand in Park Road Gardens
The 1895 bandstand in Park Road Gardens, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 20A - Aerial view of Grange Lido
Aerial view of the Grange Lido, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 40A - Spring Bank Limekiln
Spring Bank Limekiln, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
Limekilns, built from the 17th to 19th centuries, were furnaces designed for the burning of limestone. This burning process produces quicklime which was used as agricultural fertiliser and for the production of building mortar. Kilns are set into the side of low hills so that carts could deliver and easily drop limestone and firewood into them. To prevent the kilns themselves from burning, they had to be lined with sandstone. It was a gruelling and dangerous job with many fatalities.
Limekilns, built from the 17th to 19th centuries, were furnaces designed for the burning of limestone. This burning process produces quicklime which was used as agricultural fertiliser and for the production of building mortar. Kilns are set into the side of low hills so that carts could deliver and easily drop limestone and firewood into them. To prevent the kilns themselves from burning, they had to be lined with sandstone. It was a gruelling and dangerous job with many fatalities.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 45A - Eggerslack Wood
Eggerslack Wood, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
Many of the trees in Eggerslack Wood were coppiced (cut right back to their base) to produce lots of new straight shoots for bobbin manufacture and charcoal burning. .
Many of the trees in Eggerslack Wood were coppiced (cut right back to their base) to produce lots of new straight shoots for bobbin manufacture and charcoal burning. .
GRANGE OVER SANDS 50B - Aerial view of Hampsfell
Aerial view of the limestone terraces of Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
Humphrey Head lies in the near distance and across Morecambe Bay, Heysham Power Station and a distant Blackpool Tower can be seen.
Humphrey Head lies in the near distance and across Morecambe Bay, Heysham Power Station and a distant Blackpool Tower can be seen.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 51A - The Lakeland Fells from Hampsfell
Lunch with a view on Hampsfell near Grange over Sands in Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 53B - Hampsfell
A view of the Lakeland Fells from a limestone outcrop on Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 54A - The Hospice, Hampsfell
The Hospice shelter on Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 55A - The Hospice, Hampsfell
The Hospice shelter on Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
This 1834 limestone tower was built by the former vicar of Cartmel, George Remmington to provide shelter for travellers on the fell. The interior walls are lined with verses. The rooftop viewfinder was added later and is an easy way to identify the landmarks in the all-round view.
This 1834 limestone tower was built by the former vicar of Cartmel, George Remmington to provide shelter for travellers on the fell. The interior walls are lined with verses. The rooftop viewfinder was added later and is an easy way to identify the landmarks in the all-round view.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 55B - Walker using The Hospice viewfinder
A walker using the viewfinder on The Hospice shelter, Hampsfell, Grange over Sands in Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 56A - The Kent Estuary from Hampsfell
A view over the Kent Estuary from Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 57A - Hampsfell
A north easterly view over the Kent Estuary from Hampsfell, Grange over Sands in Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 58A - Limestone pavement on Hampsfell
A sycamore growing in outcrop of limestome pavement on Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 58B - Limestone pavement on Hampsfell
Limestone pavement on Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 58C - Runnels in limestone pavement.
Runnels in the limestone pavement on Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
Limestone is made up from the remains of small creatures that lived in the shallow sea that covered this area over 300 million years ago. During the last Ice Age glaciers scraped soil off the limestone and then acid rain etched gaps in the soft rock leaving us with the clints (upright blocks) and grykes (gaps in between the blocks). Runnels or rillen karren are channels that have been eroded by running water on the surface of the clints. .Because of extensive quarrying, the Hampsfell pavements were the first to be protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act.
Limestone is made up from the remains of small creatures that lived in the shallow sea that covered this area over 300 million years ago. During the last Ice Age glaciers scraped soil off the limestone and then acid rain etched gaps in the soft rock leaving us with the clints (upright blocks) and grykes (gaps in between the blocks). Runnels or rillen karren are channels that have been eroded by running water on the surface of the clints. .Because of extensive quarrying, the Hampsfell pavements were the first to be protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act.
GRANGE OVER SANDS 59A - Ancient Cairn on Hampsfell
An ancient burial cairn overlooking Morecambe Bay, Hampsfell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria.
Date unknown.
Date unknown.
KENT ESTUARY 01A - River Kent entering Morecambe Bay
Aerial view of the Kent Estuary entering Morecambe Bay.
KENT ESTUARY 03A - River Kent entering Morecambe Bay
Aerial view of the River Kent entering Morecambe Bay, Cumbria.
Holme Island lies in the fnear side and Arnside Park on the far side of the estuary.
Holme Island lies in the fnear side and Arnside Park on the far side of the estuary.
KENT ESTUARY 10A - Aerial view of the sands of the Kent Estuary
Aerial view of the sands in the Kent Estuary, Cumbria.
KENT ESTUARY 11A - Aerial view of the sands of the Kent Estuary
Aerial view of the sands of the Kent Estuary
KENT ESTUARY 11B - Aerial view of the sands of the Kent Estuary
Aerial view of the sands of the Kent Estuary, Cumbria.
KENT ESTUARY 12A - Aerial view of the sands of the Kent Estuary
Aerial view of the sands of the Kent Estuary, Cumbria.
KENT ESTUARY 13A - Aerial view of sand trees in the Kent Estuary
Sand trees: Aerial view of sand trees in the Kent Estuary, Cumbria.
KENT ESTUARY 13B - Aerial view of sand trees in the Kent Estuary
Sand trees: Aerial view of sand trees in the Kent Estuary, Cumbria.
LINDALE 05A - The village of Lindale
The village of Lindale in South Cumbria.
The tall iron obelisk is a memorial to John "Iron-Mad" Wilkinson, an ironworker and inventor who lived in the village from 1750. John Wilkinson produced the iron for and helped design the world's first iron bridge at Ironbridge and he also made the world's first iron boat in 1787.
The tall iron obelisk is a memorial to John "Iron-Mad" Wilkinson, an ironworker and inventor who lived in the village from 1750. John Wilkinson produced the iron for and helped design the world's first iron bridge at Ironbridge and he also made the world's first iron boat in 1787.
