English Heritage sites near Ireby and Uldale Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
9 miles from Ireby and Uldale 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.
CARLISLE CASTLE
15 miles from Ireby and Uldale Parish
Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.
PENRITH CASTLE
17 miles from Ireby and Uldale 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.
WETHERAL PRIORY GATEHOUSE
18 miles from Ireby and Uldale Parish
Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage.
MAYBURGH HENGE
18 miles from Ireby and Uldale Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
18 miles from Ireby and Uldale 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 Ireby and Uldale Parish
St James, Ireby
Ireby
016973 71541
http://www.binsey.org.uk
St James' Church
Ireby has one church in regular use – St James – but also has the ruins of an earlier church (q.v.)
St James, pictured left Grid Ref: 89/238393 was built in 1845-6 to replace the Old Church which was deemed to be to isolated from Ireby village. Guide book tells interesting story surrounding the Elizabethan ‘Ireby’ chalice.
The Church is OPEN all day
Ireby Old Chancel
Built in 1170 but demolished, except for the Chancel, in 1845-6.
Car parking awkward. Access across a field.
OPEN: All day
St James, Uldale
Between Ireby & Uldale - CA7 1DS
016973 71541
http://www.binsey.org.uk
A delightful church of c.1150. Little evidence remains of its Norman origins due to repairs and extensions in the 16th and 19th centuries. The church has a simple but effective and pleasing appearance inside and out. It is modest in its proportions and stands in its rural setting, as it has done for centuries, as a reminder of man's need for the teaching and sacraments of the Christian faith.
The Church is currently closed and not open for visitors due to major restoration and reordering work, which might be completed by the end of 2021.
Pubs in Ireby and Uldale Parish
Emily's Black Lion
The pub stands in the centre of what most people would class as a village, however Ireby is a town. The medieval market cross giving it this status. Inside the pub you will find lots of wood. The bar coming from a pub in Leeds, wooden panel...
Overwater Hall Hotel
Ireby Wigton,, Ireby, CA7 1HH
(017687) 76566
overwaterhall.co.uk
Snooty Fox
The building became a pub in the late 1860's and was originally known as the George and Dragon. It was sold to the Workington brewery in 1940. Following a period of closure in the 80's it was reopened as the Snooty Fox. The oak beams date f...