English Heritage sites near Kirkbampton Parish
CARLISLE CASTLE
7 miles from Kirkbampton Parish
Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.
WETHERAL PRIORY GATEHOUSE
11 miles from Kirkbampton Parish
Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage.
LANERCOST PRIORY
17 miles from Kirkbampton Parish
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.
HARE HILL - HADRIAN'S WALL
18 miles from Kirkbampton Parish
A short length of Wall, still standing 2.7 metres (8.8 feet) high.
BANKS EAST TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
19 miles from Kirkbampton Parish
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
PIKE HILL SIGNAL TOWER - HADRIAN'S WALL
19 miles from Kirkbampton Parish
The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.
Churches in Kirkbampton Parish
St Peter
Kirkbampton
Carlisle
01228576324
http://www.eastsolwaychurches.org/
Founded in 1194, the church building is still very much as it was built, with the addition of a Victorian porch and vestry.
The carved Norman doorway leads into the church and the Norman chancel arch has wonderful carving... [further historical and descriptive information on our website]
The Church family worship Jesus here, and go out to serve the local community with His love.
Our benefice website (group of churches) gives up to date details of the services here.
Pubs in Kirkbampton Parish
Tam O'Shanter
This pub provides the focal point for the hamlet of Little Bampton.