English Heritage sites near Clifton Parish
CLIFTON HALL
1 miles from Clifton Parish
This 15th-century tower, sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
2 miles from Clifton 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.
BROUGHAM CASTLE
2 miles from Clifton Parish
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM
2 miles from Clifton Parish
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.
MAYBURGH HENGE
2 miles from Clifton Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
PENRITH CASTLE
3 miles from Clifton 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.
Churches in Clifton Parish
Clifton, St Cuthbert
Clifton
Penrith
01931714620
https://northwestmorlandchurches.org.uk
We are part of the North Westmorland group of churches in Cumbria, nestled between the Lake District and the Pennines. Full details can be found on our website:
Pubs in Clifton Parish
Clifton Hill Hotel
George & Dragon
Clifton, CA10 2ER
(01768) 865381
georgeanddragonclifton.co.uk/