English Heritage sites near Temple Sowerby Parish

Countess Pillar, Brougham

COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM

4 miles from Temple Sowerby Parish

A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.

Brougham Castle

BROUGHAM CASTLE

5 miles from Temple Sowerby Parish

In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.

Clifton Hall

CLIFTON HALL

5 miles from Temple Sowerby 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

KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE

6 miles from Temple Sowerby 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.

Mayburgh Henge

MAYBURGH HENGE

6 miles from Temple Sowerby Parish

A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.

Penrith Castle

PENRITH CASTLE

7 miles from Temple Sowerby 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 Temple Sowerby Parish

St James's, Temple Sowerby

Pubs in Temple Sowerby Parish

Acorn Bank

Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP

Licensed for occasional functions Opening times:
Kings Arms Hotel

Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SB
(017683) 61211
kingsarmstemplesowerby.co.uk/

Refurbished large old fashioned hotel at the west end of the village adjacent to the A66. It has a strong local clientele who use the bar as a social centre.