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Penrith Castle Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:39:32 -0700

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The imposing ruins of Penrith Castle have an intriguing history. It was begun in 1399, when William Strickland, later to become Bishop of Carlisle and Archbishop of Canterbury, added a stone wall to an earlier pele tower, primarily as a defence against Scottish raids. The castle was improved and added to over the next 70 years, becoming a royal fortress for Richard, Duke of Gloucester before he became King Richard III in 1483. The ruins that can be seen today date from about that time.

The striking sandstone remains of the 'Castle of the Kings' is situated in the pleasant surrounding of Castle Park, on the southern edge of Penrith. The Castle is accessed via a wooden footbridge that spans the Castle's moat.

Information from the Visit Cumbria website,
www.visitcumbria.com/pen/penrith-castle.htm

St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:38:15 -0700

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A church has stood on this site since 1133, and the present church was built in 1720, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, a pupil of Christopher Wren, and modelled on St Andrew's Holborn.

The tower remains from the original 13th century church, and has walls six feet thick, and was probably used as a pele tower.

The organ was said when it was installed to be one of the finest in the North of England. The church has an interesting stained-glass East Window by Hardman and Powell, inserted in 1870. It is surrounded by murals painted in 1844 by a local artist, Jacob Thompson.

In the graveyard is the 'Giant's Thumb', a Norse cross dating from 920 AD, and erected as a memorial to his father by Owen Caesarius, King of Cumbria from 920 to 937 AD. There is a tradition that the 'Giant's Grave' (below) is the grave of Owen himself. The four hogback stones surrounding the grave are said to represent wild boar he killed in nearby Inglewood Forest. The two norse crosses are some 11 feet high.

Nearby is the grave of John and Mary Hutchinson, parents of William Wordsworth's wife Mary.

St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:37:49 -0700

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In the graveyard of St Andrews Church at Penrith are two ancient monuments. The most famous is the 'Giants Grave', which is where it is believed that Owen Cæsarius, king of Cumbria between 900 and 937 AD was buried. The 'Giants Grave' is a collection of ancient grave stones comprising two 11' high stone crosses and four hog-back stones. An excavation of the 'Giants Grave' showed a skeleton underneath with a sword. The four hog-back stones surrounding the grave are said to represent wild boar he killed in nearby Inglewood Forest.

The other famous item in the church ground is the 'Giant's Thumb'. This is the remains of a Saxon 'wheel' cross. It has been dated 920 AD.

Source of this information.
www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=11012

Nearby is the grave of John and Mary Hutchinson, parents of William Wordsworth's wife Mary.

A church has stood on this site since 1133, and the present church was built in 1720, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, a pupil of Christopher Wren, and modelled on St Andrew's Holborn.

The tower remains from the original 13th century church, and has walls six feet thick, and was probably used as a pele tower.

The organ was said when it was installed to be one of the finest in the North of England. The church has an interesting stained-glass East Window by Hardman and Powell, inserted in 1870. It is surrounded by murals painted in 1844 by a local artist, Jacob Thompson.

Penrith Castle Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:11:54 -0700

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In the Bell Tower St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:03:09 -0700

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Penrith Cumbria from the tower of St Andrews Church

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:03:28 -0800

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Penrith is a market town in the county of Cumbria, England. It is in the Eden Valley, just north of the River Eamont, and lies less than 3 miles (5 km) outside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park.

Penrith Castle was built between 1399 and 1470 as a defense against Scottish raids. It is believed to have been first built by William Strickland who later become Bishop of Carlisle.

St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:56:07 -0700

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St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:46:23 -0700

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St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:38:01 -0700

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From the tower of St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:37:15 -0700

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St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:37:33 -0700

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From the tower of St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:37:25 -0700

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Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:12:11 -0700

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Cycleway and footpath along the disused Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway.
Eight bridges engineered by Thomas Bouch, designer of the ill-fated Tay Bridge, take the route across the river Greta. Part of the route runs along a wooden boardwalk installed when the path was renovated in 2000.
The Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway (CK&PR) was incorporated by Act of Parliament on 1 August 1861. Traffic was worked by the LNWR and (originally) by the Stockton and Darlington Railway (later the North Eastern Railway), both of whom had shares in the company. The line was 31½ miles (50km) in length, and had eight intermediate stations.
The line opened on 2 January 1865.

Bridge over the River Greta Brundholme Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:19:10 -0700

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N.Arnison & Sons Penrith

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:21:21 -0700

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Penrith Castle Cumbria 2

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:55:18 -0700

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St Andrew's Church Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:48:38 -0700

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The Clock Tower Penrith Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:04:58 -0800

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The Clock Tower in the Market Square was erected in 1861 to commemorate Philip Musgrave of Edenhall.

Penrith is a market town in the county of Cumbria, England. It is in the Eden Valley, just north of the River Eamont, and lies less than 3 miles (5 km) outside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park.

Bridge River Greta Lake District Cumbria

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:23:23 -0700

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Bridge over the River Greta Near Keswick

nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:22:38 -0700

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