Historic Buildings in Cumbria

Acorn Bank

Acorn Bank has a long history that dates back to the 13th century, grand house, old watermill and gypsum mine on site.

Acorn Bank Watermill

A restored and working watermill at Acorn Bank.

Church of St Peter Askham

Parish church for Askham dated 1832 and Grade ii* listed.

St Michael’s Church at Lowther

The church of St. Michael at Lowther, twelfth and thirteenth century in origin but rebuilt in the seventeenth century, and completely remodelled in the nineteenth century.

Lowther Mausoleum

Mausoleum for the Lowther family, dated AD 1857.

Askham Hall

Askham Hall (listed grade I) originated as a pele tower, probably in the C14. Now a popular hotel and wedding venue with gardens and restaurant open to the public.

Smardale Gill Viaduct

A former railway viaduct built in 1861 and now a popular walking footpath.

Historic Buildings near Cumbria

There are some Historic Buildings nearby in counties adjacent to Cumbria

York Minster

York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals.

Culloden Tower

Culloden Tower was designed around 1746 by Daniel Garrett, an architect from Inverness. The tower was built as a monument to the Battle of Culloden.

Beggar’s Bridge

Beggar's Bridge in Glaisdale is a historic and picturesque structure with a romantic legend attached to it.

Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes

A modern church on the site of several older churches. Historically dating back as far as the medieval period.

Astley Hall

Astley Hall, Coach House and Park is a beautiful tourist spot located next to Chorley town centre offering families and friends a great day out.

Chorley Lodge

Grade II listed, early 19th Century gate lodge now in a ruinous state.

Blacko Tower

Grade II listed Blacko Tower, also known as Stansfield Tower.

The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall

A strange folly beside the ruins of Hollinshead Hall, built around a natural spring, with possibly ancient elements.

Hoghton Tower

Grade 1 listed Hoghton Tower and surrounding gardens.

Stonyhurst College

St Peter's Church Heysham

A picturesque and historic little church on the headland at Heysham, various structural elements and monuments are found within.

St Patrick's Chapel Heysham (ruin)

The remains of a small stone chapel dating to the Saxon period, with interesting architectural elements, ancient rock-cut graves and great views across to the Lakeland fells.