English Heritage sites near Irton with Santon Parish
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
3 miles from Irton with Santon 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
7 miles from Irton with Santon 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
17 miles from Irton with Santon 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.
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
18 miles from Irton with Santon 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.
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
18 miles from Irton with Santon 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.
FURNESS ABBEY
19 miles from Irton with Santon 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.
Churches in Irton with Santon Parish
St Paul's, Irton
Irton
019467 25102
http://irton.southcalder.org/
The congregation of St. Paul's Curch, Irton find their inspiration for Christian service in the worship they share together. At the heart of a scattered rural community, with no other geographical centre, this sociable group of people organise all manner of events to provide opportunities for the community to come together.
Coffee and tea are always available for visitors to ourchurch and are served after services, giving folk an opportunity to linger and providing visitors a chance to meet the locals and find out what's going on. Everyone is welcome. Muddy boots and dogs are not a problem.