Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Photos of Allonby, Crosscanonby and Saltpans on the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cumbria.
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ALLONBY 01A - Allonby in the Solway Coast AONB
The seaside village of Allonby on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
ALLONBY 02A - The beach at Allonby
The beach at Allonby on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
The Scottish hill, Criffel can be seen on the far side of the Solway Firth.
The Scottish hill, Criffel can be seen on the far side of the Solway Firth.
ALLONBY 02B - The beach at Allonby
Walking the dog on the beach at Allonby on the Solway Coast, West Cumbria.
The Scottish hill, Criffel can be seen on the far side of the Solway Firth.
The Scottish hill, Criffel can be seen on the far side of the Solway Firth.
ALLONBY 03A - A view of Criffel from Allonby
A view of Criffel in Scotland over the Solway Firth from Allonby on the Solway Coast, West Cumbria.
ALLONBY 04A - Allonby and Cumberland flags
The flags of Allonby and the historic county of Cumberland flying at the coastal village of Allonby on the Solway Coast, West Cumbria.
ALLONBY 05A - The coastal village of Allonby
The seaside village of Allonby on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
ALLONBY 06A - The coastal village of Allonby
The bridge over Allonby Beck at Allonby on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
N.B. Some rust removed from the white railings.
N.B. Some rust removed from the white railings.
ALLONBY 08A - Cottages
A colourful row of cottages in the village of Allonby on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
ALLONBY 10A - The old Reading Room
The former Reading Room, Allonby on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
This fine red brick building was designed in 1862 by Alfred Waterhouse, the architect who designed the Natural History Museum in London.
The clock tower was a recent addition when the building was converted into a private residence.
This fine red brick building was designed in 1862 by Alfred Waterhouse, the architect who designed the Natural History Museum in London.
The clock tower was a recent addition when the building was converted into a private residence.
ALLONBY 11A - The Old Baths
The former Baths, Allonby on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
This is the rear view of the 1835 swimming baths. The top floor was a ballroom.
Now a private house.
This is the rear view of the 1835 swimming baths. The top floor was a ballroom.
Now a private house.
ALLONBY 17A - The old Congregational Chapel
The 1844 former Congregational Chapel at Allonby on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
Now a private house.
Now a private house.
CROSSCANONBY 01A - Roman Milefortlet 21
Milefortlet 21 at Crosscanonby near Maryport on the Solway Coast of West Cumbria.
A Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. This was one of several west coast milefortlets that extended the defences of Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria.
A Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. This was one of several west coast milefortlets that extended the defences of Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria.
CROSSCANONBY 05A - St. John the Evangelist's Church
St. John the Evangelist's Church at Crosscanonby near Maryport in Cumbria.
The church stands on one of the earliest Christian sites in Cumbria. The present building dates from 1130 with 13th and 14th century additions and alterations. Late 19th century restoration work was carried out by C. J. Ferguson.
Grade 1 listed.
The church stands on one of the earliest Christian sites in Cumbria. The present building dates from 1130 with 13th and 14th century additions and alterations. Late 19th century restoration work was carried out by C. J. Ferguson.
Grade 1 listed.
CROSSCANONBY 09A - Viking hogback gravestones
Viking hogback gravestones in the churchyard of St. John the Evangelist's Church at Crosscanonby, near Maryport in West Cumbria.
CROSSCANONBY 10A - War memorial
The war memorial in the churchyard of St John the Evangelist's Church, Crosscanonby near Maryport, West Cumbria.
CROSSCANONBY 11A - Salt Tax Officer's tomb
The tomb of John Smith, the local salt tax officer in the graveyard of St John the Evangelist's Church at Crosscanonby near Maryport, Cumbria.
John Smith died in 1730 and a carving on his tomb shows him working at his desk with a quill in his hand.
John Smith died in 1730 and a carving on his tomb shows him working at his desk with a quill in his hand.
SALTPANS 02A - The salt pans
The salt pans at Crosscanonby, on the Solway Firth, Cumbria.
A 17th century salt works, built be the Senhouses of Netherhall, and probably only operational from 1650 to 1736.
As a child, my family had a caravan on the opposite side of the road and I used to play in the salt pans and ruined buildings on the site. The works were largely demolished in 1970.
A 17th century salt works, built be the Senhouses of Netherhall, and probably only operational from 1650 to 1736.
As a child, my family had a caravan on the opposite side of the road and I used to play in the salt pans and ruined buildings on the site. The works were largely demolished in 1970.
SALTPANS 03A - A salt pan
One of the two salt pans at Crosscanonby on the Solway Firth, Cumbria. A 17th century salt works, built be the Senhouses of Netherhall, and probably only operational from 1650 to 1736.
