English Heritage sites near Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
12 miles from Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.
CARLISLE CASTLE
16 miles from Blennerhasset and Torpenhow 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
19 miles from Blennerhasset and Torpenhow 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.
PENRITH CASTLE
21 miles from Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish
Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots.
MAYBURGH HENGE
22 miles from Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
22 miles from Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish
A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent.
Churches in Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish
St Michael & All Angels, Torpenhow
Torpenhow
016973 71541
http://www.binsey.org.uk
The remote church of St. Michael and All Angels, Grid Ref: 89/206398, overlooks the Solway Firth and dates back to 1120. It is almost entirely Norman in character with a beautiful central Norman arch. The ceiling is Jacobean, wooden, painted and contemporary with Rubens. The South side displays a strange collection of men and beasts whilst the North holds dark demonic figures. The interior is glorious and has been a centre for Christian worship for 900 years.
The Church is OPEN: All daylight hours. Disabled access.
No churches found in Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish