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Ravenglass and Waberthwaite

Photos of Ravenglass, Muncaster and Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.

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CORNEY 01A - Corney Fell Road
CORNEY 01A - Corney Fell Road
A view over the Ravenglass Estuary, Seascale and Sellafield from the Corney Fell Road, Corney in the Lake District, Cumbria.
MUNCASTER 01A - Muncaster Castle
MUNCASTER 01A - Muncaster Castle
The magnificent Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass in West Cumbria.
The Muncaster estate was granted to Alan de Penitone in 1208 and is still the family home of the Pennington family.
MUNCASTER 03A - Muncaster Castle
MUNCASTER 03A - Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass on the west coast of Cumbria.
The building originated as a 13th century fortified tower house, and was incorporated into a country house in the 18th century. This imposing castle overlooking the River Esk has been privately owned by the Pennington family since 1208, when the lands were granted to Alan de Penitone.
Grade 1 Listed.
Admission charge. Visit the website
MUNCASTER 04A - Muncaster Castle doorway
MUNCASTER 04A - Muncaster Castle doorway
Doorway, Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass on the west coast of Cumbria.
Admission charge.
MUNCASTER 07A - Muncaster Castle Gardens
MUNCASTER 07A - Muncaster Castle Gardens
Rhododendron, azelea and iris in the gardens of Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass, West Cumbria.
Admission charge.
MUNCASTER 07B - Muncaster Castle Gardens
MUNCASTER 07B - Muncaster Castle Gardens
Rhododendron in the gardens of Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass, West Cumbria.
Admission charge.
MUNCASTER 08A - Scafell Range from Muncaster Castle
MUNCASTER 08A - Scafell Range from Muncaster Castle
A view towards a cloud-capped Scafell Pike from the gardens of Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass in West Cumbria.
Admission charge.
MUNCASTER 11A - The mill race, Muncaster Mill
MUNCASTER 11A - The mill race, Muncaster Mill
The mill race, Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The first mill to produce flour on this site was built in the 15th century. The present building dates from about 1700, but much of the machinery is Victorian. The mill race is dated 1998.
The mill is no longer in operation and is now a private residence.
MUNCASTER 11B - Sluice gate, Muncaster Mill
MUNCASTER 11B - Sluice gate, Muncaster Mill
Sluice gate, Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
MUNCASTER 11C - Mill pond, Muncaster Mill
MUNCASTER 11C - Mill pond, Muncaster Mill
One of three mill ponds at Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
MUNCASTER 12B - The Granary, Muncaster Mill
MUNCASTER 12B - The Granary, Muncaster Mill
The granary, Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
MUNCASTER 12C - The Granary, Muncaster Mill
MUNCASTER 12C - The Granary, Muncaster Mill
The Granary, Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
MUNCASTER 13A - Muncaster Mill
MUNCASTER 13A - Muncaster Mill
Old mill machinery beside the granary, Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
MUNCASTER 15A - Muncaster Mill Station
MUNCASTER 15A - Muncaster Mill Station
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The 1929 narrow gauge steam engine 'Whillan Beck' approaching Muncaster Mill Station on its seven mile long journey back to Ravenglass.
MUNCASTER 15B - Muncaster Mill Station
MUNCASTER 15B - Muncaster Mill Station
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The 1966 narrow gauge steam engine, 'River Mite' approaching Muncaster Mill Station on its seven mile long journey back to Ravenglass.
RAVENGLASS 01A - Main Street: The end of the road
RAVENGLASS 01A - Main Street: The end of the road
Where the road meets the sea: Main Street, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 01B - Main Street - The end of the road
RAVENGLASS 01B - Main Street - The end of the road
Where the road meets the sea: The former Ship Inn at the end of Main Street, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 01C - The end of the road
RAVENGLASS 01C - The end of the road
The end of the road and the sea gates at Ravenglass in the Lake District National park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 02A - Ravenglass Estuary
RAVENGLASS 02A - Ravenglass Estuary
Coastal defences protect this row of cottages that back straight on to the Ravenglass Estuary in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The end of Main Street can be seen to the right of the photograph.
RAVENGLASS 02B - Coastal defences
RAVENGLASS 02B - Coastal defences
Houses in need of sea defences as they back on to the beach at Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 03B - Ravenglass Estuary
RAVENGLASS 03B - Ravenglass Estuary
Boats in the Ravenglass Estuary, in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The rivers Esk, Irt and Mite flow into the estuary and then on to join the Irish Sea. This photo shows the Esk and the Mite.
RAVENGLASS 03C - Ravenglass Estuary
RAVENGLASS 03C - Ravenglass Estuary
The Esk Estuary at Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 05A - Ravenglass Estuary
RAVENGLASS 05A - Ravenglass Estuary
Sailing boats at low tide, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The River Mite flowing into the Ravenglass Estuary where it will join the rivers Esk and Irt to flow into the Irish Sea.
RAVENGLASS 05B - Ravenglass Estuary
RAVENGLASS 05B - Ravenglass Estuary
A sailing boat at low tide, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The River Mite flowing into the Ravenglass Estuary where it will join the rivers Esk and Irt to flow into the Irish Sea.
RAVENGLASS 08A - Roman design bench, Ravenglass Estuary
RAVENGLASS 08A - Roman design bench, Ravenglass Estuary
A Roman design bench seat overlooks the Ravenglass Estuary in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The River Mite flowing into the Ravenglass Estuary where it will join the rivers Esk and Irt to join the Irish Sea.
RAVENGLASS 09A - Roman design pebble mosaic
RAVENGLASS 09A - Roman design pebble mosaic
A Roman design pebble mosaic featuring a Roman ship overlooks the Ravenglass Estuary in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
Ravenglass was a 2nd century Roman settlement known as Glannaventa. It was their most southerly point of the Cumbrian coastal defence system and is the western extremity of the Roman frontier World Heritage Site.
RAVENGLASS 10A - Glannoventa Roman Heritage Signpost
RAVENGLASS 10A - Glannoventa Roman Heritage Signpost
Glannoventa Roman Heritage Signpost at Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
This signpost marks the site of the large Roman fort, Glannoventa which was the most southerly point of the Cumbrian coastal defence system and is the western extremity of the Roman Frontier World Heritage Site.
RAVENGLASS 11A - Roman Bath House, Walls Castle
RAVENGLASS 11A - Roman Bath House, Walls Castle
Ravenglass Roman Bath House known as Walls Castle in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
This bath house, established in AD 130, stands next to the site of the large Roman fort, Glannoventa which was the most southerly point of the Cumbrian coastal defence system and is the western extremity of the Roman Frontier World Heritage Site. There are no longer any signs of the fort, but the bath house is one of the largest surviving Roman structures in England, with walls almost 4 metres high. At least two rooms contained under-floor heating systems. The walls are of sandstone bonded with mortar and rendered internally with pink cement. The bath house would have been used both by Roman soldiers and civilians who lived in the nearby settlement.
RAVENGLASS 11B - Roman Bath House, Walls Castle
RAVENGLASS 11B - Roman Bath House, Walls Castle
Ravenglass Roman Bath House known as Walls Castle in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 11C - Roman Bath House, Walls Castle
RAVENGLASS 11C - Roman Bath House, Walls Castle
Ravenglass Roman Bath House known as Walls Castle in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 15A - Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Station
RAVENGLASS 15A - Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Station
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Station and signal box at Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The railway, known in Cumbria as the La’al Ratty is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in England. It was was opened in 1875 to bring ion ore from Eskdale to the Furness Railway at Ravenglass. The line was purchased by a preservation society in 1915 and converted to a narrow gauge of 15 inches. Now the heritage steam engines transport passengers 7 miles through wonderful scenery to Dalegarth for Boot in Eskdale. Visit the website
RAVENGLASS 11A - Main Street
RAVENGLASS 11A - Main Street
A row of cottages on Main Street, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 21A - Main Street
RAVENGLASS 21A - Main Street
The Union Jack flag flies between two fine houses on Main Street, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
RAVENGLASS 30A - The Inn at Ravenglass
RAVENGLASS 30A - The Inn at Ravenglass
The Inn at Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
WABERTHWAITE 01A - The Esk Estuary
WABERTHWAITE 01A - The Esk Estuary
The River Esk Estuary from St John's Church at Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
WABERTHWAITE 02A - RB Woodall, Royal Warrant Holders
WABERTHWAITE 02A - RB Woodall, Royal Warrant Holders
The renowned RB Woodall butchers, Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
Royal warrant holders, famous for their Cumberland sausage, bacon and air dried ham.
Verbal property release. Visit the website
WABERTHWAITE 03A - St John's Church
WABERTHWAITE 03A - St John's Church
The 13th century St John's Church in Waberthwaite, West Cumbria.
The bellcote was added to this beautifully simple little church in 1796 and the interior was restored in 1807.
WABERTHWAITE 03B - Box pews in St John's Church
WABERTHWAITE 03B - Box pews in St John's Church
The box pews in the 13th century St. John's Church at Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
The church still contains box pews which were very popular in the early 19th century, but it's quite unusual to see them still in use today. Each box has its own heater so the congregation in this delightful little church should never be cold!
WABERTHWAITE 04A - The font of St John's Church
WABERTHWAITE 04A - The font of St John's Church
The lead-lined, sandstone font of St John's Church at Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
WABERTHWAITE 04B - Floral window display, St John's Church
WABERTHWAITE 04B - Floral window display, St John's Church
A pretty floral window display in St John's Church, Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
WABERTHWAITE 05A - Anglo-Saxon High Cross
WABERTHWAITE 05A - Anglo-Saxon High Cross
7th to 10th Century Anglo-Saxon high cross shaft in St. John's churchyard at Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
The decoration combines Viking period interlace carving with the earlier Anglian artistic tradition of winged birds and animals. Another section of an ancient cross lies on the ground in front of the high cross.
WABERTHWAITE 07A - Sundial
WABERTHWAITE 07A - Sundial
The 1830 sundial in St. John's churchyard at Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
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