Photographs of the popular coastal settlement of Ravenglass and neighbouring Waberthwaite on the West Cumbria Coast.
LOCAL GALLERIES: Eskdale - Seascale - Silecroft
RELATED GALLERIES: Anglo-Saxon/Viking Cumbria - Roman Cumbria
A view over the Ravenglass Estuary, Seascale and Sellafield from the Corney Fell Road, Corney in the Lake District, Cumbria.
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 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
A doorway of Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass on the west coast of Cumbria.
This imposing castle has been privately owned by the Pennington family since 1208, when the lands were granted to Alan de Penitone. Grade 1 Listed
Rhododendron, azelea and iris in the gardens of Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass, West Cumbria.
Rhododendron in the gardens of Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass, West Cumbria.
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.
Sluice gate, Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
One of three mill ponds at Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
The granary, Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
Old mill machinery beside the granary, Muncaster Watermill, Ravenglass in the Lake District, West Cumbria.
Now a private residence.
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.
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.
Where Main Street meets the sea at Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
Where Main Street meets the sea at Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The end of the road and the sea gates at Ravenglass in the Lake District National park, West Cumbria.
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.
Houses in need of sea defences as they back on to the beach at Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Roman design pebble mosaic by Maggie Howarth featuring a Roman ship overlooking the Ravenglass Estuary in West Cumbria. Ravenglass was a 2nd century Roman settlement known as Glannaventa.
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.
Vistors reading the information panel for the Roman Bath House known as Walls Castle at Ravenglass in 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 bath house would have been used both by Roman soldiers and civilians who lived in the nearby settlement.
Walls Castle Roman Bath House at Ravenglass in West Cumbria.
With walls almost 4 metres high, this bath house, established in AD 130 is one of the largest surviving Roman structures in England,
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.
A row of cottages on Main Street, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The Union Jack flag flies between two fine houses on Main Street, Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park, West Cumbria.
The River Esk Estuary from St John's Church at Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
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.
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.
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!
The lead-lined, sandstone font of St John's Church at Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
A pretty floral window display in St John's Church, Waberthwaite in West Cumbria.
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.
