English Heritage sites near Drigg and Carleton Parish
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
1 miles from Drigg and Carleton Parish
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain: the walls stand almost 4 metres (13 feet) high.
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
8 miles from Drigg and Carleton Parish
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
18 miles from Drigg and Carleton Parish
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
FURNESS ABBEY
18 miles from Drigg and Carleton Parish
The remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, ornately decorated chapter house and cloister buildings.
BOW BRIDGE
18 miles from Drigg and Carleton Parish
This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
18 miles from Drigg and Carleton Parish
In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
Churches in Drigg and Carleton Parish
St Peter's, Drigg
St Peter's Church
Drigg
Holmrook
Set in a raised position above the B5344, in its own churchyard, St Peter's in the village of Drigg is a busy rural church which serves its community 'seven whole days, not one in seven'. It's a church where people of all ages are welcomed and find a place to worship, grow and serve.
Pubs in Drigg and Carleton Parish
Lutwidge Arms
A comfortable hotel, popular as a local. Not open daytimes. Comprises a long bar area which was once two rooms. Large garden. Dogs welcome outside meal times. Nearest station is Drigg.
Victoria Hotel
Station Road, Drigg, CA19 1XQ
(019467) 24231
thevicatdrigg.co.uk