Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Photos of Milnthorpe, Beetham, Heversham and Slack Head in Cumbria.
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BEETHAM 01A - Heron Corn Mill
Heron Corn Mill on the River Bela, Beetham, Cumbria.
The present building dates from 1750 but corn has been ground here since 1220. This photo shows the new turbine house. The mill closed in 1958, bringing to an end 900 years of commercial corn milling. The mill buildings are now used for educational and arts projects.
The present building dates from 1750 but corn has been ground here since 1220. This photo shows the new turbine house. The mill closed in 1958, bringing to an end 900 years of commercial corn milling. The mill buildings are now used for educational and arts projects.
BEETHAM 03A - Beetham Mills
Beetham Mills on the River Bela in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Cumbria.
On the left of the photo is the 1740 Heron Corn Mill, and on the right, a paper milll, established in 1788 and currently operated by BillerudKorsnäs who produce medical equipment packaging and food packaging.
Heron Mill closed in 1958, bringing to an end 900 years of commercial corn milling. The mill buildings are now used for educational and arts projects.
On the left of the photo is the 1740 Heron Corn Mill, and on the right, a paper milll, established in 1788 and currently operated by BillerudKorsnäs who produce medical equipment packaging and food packaging.
Heron Mill closed in 1958, bringing to an end 900 years of commercial corn milling. The mill buildings are now used for educational and arts projects.
BEETHAM 04A - Beetham Hall
Beetham Hall, Beetham in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Cumbria.
A fortified 14th century manor house with a piel tower.
Private house. Not open to the public.
A fortified 14th century manor house with a piel tower.
Private house. Not open to the public.
BEETHAM 05A - St Michael and All Angels' Church
The Parish Church of St Michael & All Angels , Beetham in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Cumbria.
The church with 12th century origins, retains some Norman features but has been restored several times and now shows quite a Gothic influence.
Ivor Novello was pageboy at the singer, Dame Clara Butt’s wedding here in 1900.
The church with 12th century origins, retains some Norman features but has been restored several times and now shows quite a Gothic influence.
Ivor Novello was pageboy at the singer, Dame Clara Butt’s wedding here in 1900.
BEETHAM 05B - St Michael and All Angels' Church
The Parish Church of St Michael & All Angels , Beetham in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Cumbria.
The figure of of St Michael can be seen in the wall to the right of the doorway.
The figure of of St Michael can be seen in the wall to the right of the doorway.
BEETHAM 07A - Heaton, Butler and Bayne window in St Michael's Church
The vibrant East Window of 1881 by the London firm of Heaton, Butler and Bayne.in St. Michael's Church, Beetham in Cumbria.
BEETHAM 12A - Heron Theatre
Heron Theatre, Beetham in South Cumbria.
An 18th century school building, now home to a programme of plays, films, lectures and musical events.
An 18th century school building, now home to a programme of plays, films, lectures and musical events.
BEETHAM 13A - The Old Post Office
The Old Beetham Post Office and The Wheatsheaf at Beetham in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, South Cumbria.
HAVERBRACK 01A - The Kent Estuary from Haverbrack
The head of the Kent Estuary and the Lake District fells from Haverbrack in South Cumbria.
HAZELSACK 01A - Hazelslack Tower
Hazelslack Tower, Beetham, Cumbria.
A 14th century pele tower built for protection from the marauding Scots.
A 14th century pele tower built for protection from the marauding Scots.
HEVERSHAM 01A - St Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church, Heversham, Cumbria.
St Peters is the oldest church in the historic county of Westmorland. There has been a church on this site since the 7th century, and parts of the present church date from the 12th century. Additions and alterations were made during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, then a fire in 1601 resulted in a lot of rebuilding work. Further restoration was carried out in 1868 by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin, who also added the tower.
St Peters is the oldest church in the historic county of Westmorland. There has been a church on this site since the 7th century, and parts of the present church date from the 12th century. Additions and alterations were made during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, then a fire in 1601 resulted in a lot of rebuilding work. Further restoration was carried out in 1868 by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin, who also added the tower.
HEVERSHAM 05A - Sundial, St Peter's Church
The 1690 sundial in the graveyard of St Peter's Church, Heversham, Cumbria.
HEVERSHAM 09A - The Old School
Heversham Church of England School in the grounds of St. Peter's Church, Heversham, Cumbria.
The school was founded by James Gandy in 1838. The school provided a basic elementary education (with much scripture) for the children of working class families up to the age of 12.
The school was founded by James Gandy in 1838. The school provided a basic elementary education (with much scripture) for the children of working class families up to the age of 12.
HINCASTER 01A - Hincaster Tunnel
The Hincaster Tunnel, Hincaster near Heversham in Cumbria.
The Hincaster Tunnel was built to take the Lancaster Canal close to Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, and was completed on Christmas Day 1817. The tunnel has no towpath, and laden barges would have been rope-hauled by horses taken over the hill, rather than 'legged' through the tunnel. The 346 metre long tunnel, lined with about four million bricks was built by engineer Thomas Fletcher. It was last used by commercial boats in 1944.
The Hincaster Tunnel was built to take the Lancaster Canal close to Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, and was completed on Christmas Day 1817. The tunnel has no towpath, and laden barges would have been rope-hauled by horses taken over the hill, rather than 'legged' through the tunnel. The 346 metre long tunnel, lined with about four million bricks was built by engineer Thomas Fletcher. It was last used by commercial boats in 1944.
MILNTHORPE 01B - Milnthorpe Sands
A distant view of the Lakeland fells and the village of Levens as the River Kent meets the Bela at Milnthorpe Sands at the head of the Kent Estuary, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
MILNTHORPE 02A - River Bela and Milnthorpe Marsh
Looking across Milnthorpe Marsh to Whitbarrow from the River Bela in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Cumbria.
MILNTHORPE 03A - The weir on the River Bela
The weir on the River Bela in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Milnthorpe in Cumbria.
MILNTHORPE 06A - Beetham Road junction
The early 19th century Cross Keys Hotel and the Bulls Head from the junction of Beetham Road and Park Road in the small market town of Milnthorpe in Cumbria.
MILNTHORPE 07A - St Thomas Church and War Memorial
The war memorial and St. Thomas' Church, Milnthorpe in Cumbria.
The church was built in the mid 1830s to a design by the Kendal architect George Webster
The church was built in the mid 1830s to a design by the Kendal architect George Webster
MILNTHORPE 09A - Milnthorpe Market Cross
Market Cross, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
The shaft and base are 18th century, whereas the ball on the octagonal corniced top is probably 19th century.
Riots, due to the building of the railway in 1845, meant that the cross was taken down and mounted on top of a lock-up that was built on the same site. The lock up was removed in 1862, and the cross returned to ground level.
The shaft and base are 18th century, whereas the ball on the octagonal corniced top is probably 19th century.
Riots, due to the building of the railway in 1845, meant that the cross was taken down and mounted on top of a lock-up that was built on the same site. The lock up was removed in 1862, and the cross returned to ground level.
MILNTHORPE 10A - Dallam Tower, Dallam Park
Dallam Tower, in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
The present building dates from the early 18th century, but underwent some remodelling in 1826 by George Webster of Kendal.
The present building dates from the early 18th century, but underwent some remodelling in 1826 by George Webster of Kendal.
MILNTHORPE 10B - Dallam Tower, Dallam Park
A view of Dallam Tower and Millnthorpe Bridge spanning the River Bela from Dallam Park in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
Whitbarrow can be seen in the distance.
Whitbarrow can be seen in the distance.
MILNTHORPE 11A - Castle Hill, Dallam Park
A distant view of Castle Hill in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe in Cumbria.
This small tree-capped hill is a ringcairn - the site of a 14th century fortified manor house.
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This small tree-capped hill is a ringcairn - the site of a 14th century fortified manor house.
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MILNTHORPE 12A - The Buck House, Dallam Park
The 18th century deer shelter, the 'Buck House', and the herd of Japanese Menil fallow deer in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
MILNTHORPE 13A - Menil fallow deer, Dallam Park
Menil fallow deer in Dallom Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
The herd of Japanese Menil fallow deer were introduced to Dallam Park in 1720.
Fallow deer are usually spotted with a black tail stripe and black edge to the rump area, whereas in menil these are brown.
The herd of Japanese Menil fallow deer were introduced to Dallam Park in 1720.
Fallow deer are usually spotted with a black tail stripe and black edge to the rump area, whereas in menil these are brown.
MILNTHORPE 14A - Ha-ha, Dallam Park
A ha-ha in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
A ha ha is a type of field boundary popular in the 18th century, designed to contain stock without spoiling the view. Hahas were typically a ditch, turfed on one side with a vertical retaining wall on the other.
A ha ha is a type of field boundary popular in the 18th century, designed to contain stock without spoiling the view. Hahas were typically a ditch, turfed on one side with a vertical retaining wall on the other.
MILNTHORPE 15A - Old Bridge, Milnthorpe
Old Bridge spanning the River Bela in Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
This former road-bridge is now a foot-bridge. It was built in 1730 by mason, Robert Robinson and waller, Robert Bindloss. The road was closed in 1813 when a new Turnpike road was built.
This former road-bridge is now a foot-bridge. It was built in 1730 by mason, Robert Robinson and waller, Robert Bindloss. The road was closed in 1813 when a new Turnpike road was built.
MILNTHORPE 15B - Sheep enjoying the shade on Old Bridge
Sheep enjoying the shade on Old Bridge, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
MILNTHORPE 16A - River Bela, Dallam Park
The River Bela flowing through Dallam Park in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Milnthorpe in Cumbria.
MILNTHORPE 17A - Milnthorpe Bridge and River Bela
A view of Milnthorpe Bridge spanning the River Bela, from Dallam Park in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
Built in 1813.
Built in 1813.
MILNTHORPE 20A - St. Anthony's Tower
St. Anthony's Tower on St. Anthony's Hill, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
St Anthony's Tower is thought to be an early 19th century folly.
On private land with no public access.
St Anthony's Tower is thought to be an early 19th century folly.
On private land with no public access.
MILNTHORPE 21A - Westmorland County Council Milestone
Westmorland County Council milestone on the A6 near Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
SLACK HEAD 01A - St Lioba Shrine
St Lioba shrine at Slack Head near Beetham in South Cumbria.
This roadside shrine is dedicated to St Lioba, after whom the early Saxon church on the site of St Michael & All Angels was named..In the present church at Beetham is a window commemorating St Lioba, and her life is celebrated each year on September 28th. St Lioba was sent to Germany as a missionary leader of a group of nuns in AD748. The plaque says that this shrine was presented to Beetham Church in memory of Dr Donald Watson 1936-2011.
This roadside shrine is dedicated to St Lioba, after whom the early Saxon church on the site of St Michael & All Angels was named..In the present church at Beetham is a window commemorating St Lioba, and her life is celebrated each year on September 28th. St Lioba was sent to Germany as a missionary leader of a group of nuns in AD748. The plaque says that this shrine was presented to Beetham Church in memory of Dr Donald Watson 1936-2011.
SLACK HEAD 10A - The Fairy Steps
The Fairy Steps in Underlaid Wood, Slack Head near Beetham in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Cumbria.
The Fairy Steps are in a narrow cleft in a limestone cliff on the old corpse road from Arnside to Beetham. On the north face of the crag an old metal ring is believed to have been used to help haul coffins up the steps when the dead from Arnside had to be carried to the consecrated ground in Beetham. .According to legend, if you can walk down the narrow steps without touching the sides, the fairies will grant you a wish!
The Fairy Steps are in a narrow cleft in a limestone cliff on the old corpse road from Arnside to Beetham. On the north face of the crag an old metal ring is believed to have been used to help haul coffins up the steps when the dead from Arnside had to be carried to the consecrated ground in Beetham. .According to legend, if you can walk down the narrow steps without touching the sides, the fairies will grant you a wish!
