English Heritage sites near Murton Parish
BROUGH CASTLE
6 miles from Murton Parish
Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.
SHAP ABBEY
12 miles from Murton Parish
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.
COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM
12 miles from Murton Parish
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.
CLIFTON HALL
12 miles from Murton 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
12 miles from Murton Parish
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
13 miles from Murton 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.
Churches in Murton Parish
St John the Baptist, Murton
Murton
Appleby
https://heartofedenparishes.church/
Built in 1856 for a growing population for the workers in the lead and barytes mining industries as well as the farming communities. Before this everyone had to travel to St Michael's, Bongate, Appleby - a round distance of some 9 miles - particularly difficult in the winter months. Architect: George Robinson of Appleby. Chief features: a three-decker pulpit: the original oil lamps; an early Casson organ.
Pubs in Murton Parish
Appleby Golf Club
Appleby Golf Club, Appleby-in-Westmorland