Lake District Photography: Photos of Levens, Sizergh, Brigsteer and the Lyth Valley in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
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BRIGSTEER 03A - St John's Church, Helsingham
St John's Church, Helsington, Brigsteer near Kendal in Cumbria.
The original church was built in 1726, but was rebuilt in 1845. Inside, a mural of the fells and angels was painted by Marion D’Aumanet in 1920. The unique tooled leather alter was crafted in 1912.
The original church was built in 1726, but was rebuilt in 1845. Inside, a mural of the fells and angels was painted by Marion D’Aumanet in 1920. The unique tooled leather alter was crafted in 1912.
BRIGSTEER 04A Scout Scar Milepost, Helsington
Scout Scar milepost, Helsington, Brigsteer, Kendal, Cumbria.
Milestone Society National ID: WE_KDBS02.
Milestone Society National ID: WE_KDBS02.
BRIGSTEER 10A - The Mushroom, Scout Scar
The Mushroom viewpoint on Scout Scar (Underbarrow Scar), Brigsteer near Kendal in Cumbria.
This all-round viewpoint was built in 1912 to commemorate the coronation of George V and was refurbished in 2002. For security reasons the first viewfinder inside the canopy was painted over during WW11.
This all-round viewpoint was built in 1912 to commemorate the coronation of George V and was refurbished in 2002. For security reasons the first viewfinder inside the canopy was painted over during WW11.
BRIGSTEER 10B - The Mushroom, Scout Scar
Lady and dog catching the last light at the Mushroom on Scout Scar, Brigsteer near Kendal in Cumbria.
BRIGSTEER 10C - The Mushroom, Scout Scar
The Mushroom viewpoint on Scout Scar (Underbarrow Scar), Brigsteer near Kendal in Cumbria.
BRIGSTEER 11A - The Mushroom, Scout Scar
The Mushroom and its neighbouring stone shelter on Scout Scar (Underbarrow Scar), Brigsteer near Kendal in Cumbria.
BRIGSTEER 12A - Scout Scar trig point
The trig point on Scout Scar at 229 metres Brigsteer near Kendal, Cumbria.
BRIGSTEER 14A - Hodgson's Leap, Scout Scar
Hodgson’s Leap, Scout Scar, Brigsteer in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Hodgson had a bet that he could ride his horse off the steep prominent part of the scar. Rumour has it that he blind-folded the horse and jumped. A shrewd gambler!
Hodgson had a bet that he could ride his horse off the steep prominent part of the scar. Rumour has it that he blind-folded the horse and jumped. A shrewd gambler!
BRIGSTEER 16A - Walkers on Scout Scar
Walkers and a dog on Scout Scar, Brigsteer in the Lake District, Cumbria.
BRIGSTEER 17B - Scout Scar
A view of Cunswick Fell from Scout Scar near Kendal, Cumbria.
Rolling meadows, green trees and silage bales.
Rolling meadows, green trees and silage bales.
BRIGSTEER 20A - The Lyth Valley from Helsington Barrows
A view over the Lyth Valley to Whitbarrow Scar from Helsington Barrows, Brigsteer in the Lake District, Cumbria.
LEVENS 01A - St John's Church
St. John's Church, Levens, Cumbria.
The church, built in 1828 was funded by the Howards of Levens Hall.
The church, built in 1828 was funded by the Howards of Levens Hall.
LEVENS 04A - Three bells, St John's Church
The three bells in a Japanese style lychgate outside St John's Church in Levens, Cumbria.
These bells were brought to levens from Milnthorpe in 1912 by the Rev. Sidney Swan, who wrote in his autobiography,
"I made a lych gate, and got three Milnthorpe steel bells which were only used as flower pots, for their tone was so evil. These I hung in a Japanese shed in the churchyard and struck with a wooden mallet that greatly improved their tone. I greatly restored the church considerably in other ways."
These bells were brought to levens from Milnthorpe in 1912 by the Rev. Sidney Swan, who wrote in his autobiography,
"I made a lych gate, and got three Milnthorpe steel bells which were only used as flower pots, for their tone was so evil. These I hung in a Japanese shed in the churchyard and struck with a wooden mallet that greatly improved their tone. I greatly restored the church considerably in other ways."
LEVENS 05A - Levens Hall
Levens Hall, Levens in Cumbria.
Originally built as a pele tower in the mid 14th century, but much of the present building dates from the Elizabethan era.
Grade 1 Listed.
Admission charge. Visit the website
Originally built as a pele tower in the mid 14th century, but much of the present building dates from the Elizabethan era.
Grade 1 Listed.
Admission charge. Visit the website
LEVENS 06A - Gardens, Levens Hall
The topiary gardens of Levens Hall, Levens in Cumbria.
These are the oldest topiary gardens in the world.
PLEASE NOTE: This photo was taken in the gardens of Levens Hall. Admission charge.
Visit the website
These are the oldest topiary gardens in the world.
PLEASE NOTE: This photo was taken in the gardens of Levens Hall. Admission charge.
Visit the website
LEVENS 10A - Avenue of oak trees, Levens Park
Levens Park, Levens, Cumbria.
A walker and her dog stroll through the mile-long avenue of oak trees planted by Beaumont which was originally the grand carriage drive leading to Levens Hall. When a tree dies, a new one is planted in its roots.
A walker and her dog stroll through the mile-long avenue of oak trees planted by Beaumont which was originally the grand carriage drive leading to Levens Hall. When a tree dies, a new one is planted in its roots.
LEVENS 12A - Autumn colours, Levens Park
Autumnal trees beside the River Kent in Levens Park, Levens, Cumbria.
LEVENS 13A - Norwegian black fallow deer, Levens Park
The herd of Norwegian black fallow deer in Levens Park, Levens, Cumbria.
LEVENS 14A - River Kent. Levens Park
A beech tree beside the River Kent in Levens Park, Levens, Cumbria.
LEVENS 20A - Levens Lime kiln
Levens Lime kiln, beside the A590 at Levens in Cumbria
A 19th century kiln in good condition.
A 19th century kiln in good condition.
LYTH VALLEY 01A - Aerial view of Scout Scar and the Lyth Valley
Aerial view of the Lyth Valley lying between the limestone scars, Scout Scar and Whitbarrow Scar in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Arnside and the Kent Estuary can be seen in the distance.
Arnside and the Kent Estuary can be seen in the distance.
LYTH VALLEY 02A - Aerial view of Cunswick Scar and Scout Scar
Aerial view of Cunswick Fell, Cunswick Scar and Cunswick Tarn, Kendal, Cumbria.
Scout Scar beyond and Arnside can be seen across the Kent Estuary in the distance.
Scout Scar beyond and Arnside can be seen across the Kent Estuary in the distance.
LYTH VALLEY 02B - Aerial view of Cunswick Scar and Cunswick Tarn
Aerial view of Cunswick Scar and Cunswick Tarn, Kendal, Cumbria.
Scout Scar lies in the distance.
Scout Scar lies in the distance.
LYTH VALLEY 65A - Owen Jones, oak swill basket maker
Owen Jones, oak swill basket maker demonstrating his craft at Damson Day in the Levens Valley, Cumbria.
LYTH VALLEY 65B - Owen Jones, oak swill basket maker
Owen Jones, oak swill basket maker demonstrating his craft at Damson Day in the Levens Valley, Cumbria.
MORRIS DANCING 01A - Crook Morris Men
Crook Morris Dancers at Damson Day in the Lyth Valley, Cumbria.
SIZERGH 01A - Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle, home of the Hornyold-Strickland family at Helsington near Brigsteer in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
The earliest part of the building is a pele tower dating from the 14th or 15th centuries.
Grade 1 listed.
N.B: This photo was taken in the grounds of Sizergh Castle. Admission charge. Visit the website
The earliest part of the building is a pele tower dating from the 14th or 15th centuries.
Grade 1 listed.
N.B: This photo was taken in the grounds of Sizergh Castle. Admission charge. Visit the website
SIZERGH 02B - Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle, home of the Hornyold-Strickland family at Helsington near Brigsteer in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Grade 1 listed.
N.B: This photo was taken in the grounds of Sizergh Castle. Admission charge. Visit the website
Grade 1 listed.
N.B: This photo was taken in the grounds of Sizergh Castle. Admission charge. Visit the website
SIZERGH 15A - Autumn colours
Autumn colours in the grounds of Sizergh Castle, Helsington near Brigsteer in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Photo taken from a public footpath running through the Sizergh Castle Estate.
Photo taken from a public footpath running through the Sizergh Castle Estate.
