English Heritage sites near Bampton Parish
SHAP ABBEY
3 miles from Bampton Parish
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.
CLIFTON HALL
7 miles from Bampton 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.
MAYBURGH HENGE
8 miles from Bampton Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
8 miles from Bampton 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
8 miles from Bampton Parish
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
PENRITH CASTLE
8 miles from Bampton 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 Bampton Parish
St Patrick's, Bampton
Pubs in Bampton Parish
Crown & Mitre Hotel
Traditional country hotel with recently refurbished main bar.
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Mardale Inn at St Patrick's Well
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A typical white-washed Lakeland pub overlooking the Bampton valley, situated in a small hamlet close to Haweswater. Now a Community Free House offering a very warm welcome to everyone. The recent...