English Heritage sites near Wythop Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
7 miles from Wythop Parish
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
17 miles from Wythop 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
20 miles from Wythop 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.
PENRITH CASTLE
20 miles from Wythop 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.
MAYBURGH HENGE
20 miles from Wythop Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
20 miles from Wythop 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.
No churches found in Wythop Parish
Pubs in Wythop Parish
Pheasant Inn
Bassenthwaite Lake, CA13 9YE
(017687) 76234
inncollectiongroup.com/pheasant-inn