English Heritage sites near Temple Sowerby Parish
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
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
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
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
6 miles from Temple Sowerby Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
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
Kings Arms Hotel
Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SB
(017683) 61211
kingsarmstemplesowerby.co.uk/