English Heritage sites near Mungrisdale Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
6 miles from Mungrisdale 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.
PENRITH CASTLE
10 miles from Mungrisdale 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
10 miles from Mungrisdale Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
11 miles from Mungrisdale 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.
CLIFTON HALL
11 miles from Mungrisdale 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.
BROUGHAM CASTLE
11 miles from Mungrisdale Parish
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
Churches in Mungrisdale Parish
St Kentigern
St Kentigern, Mungrisdale
Pubs in Mungrisdale Parish
Mill Inn
Mungrisdale, CA11 0XR
(017687) 79632
robinsonsbrewery.com/themillinn