English Heritage sites near Orton Parish
SHAP ABBEY
9 miles from Orton Parish
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.
BROUGH CASTLE
12 miles from Orton Parish
Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.
CLIFTON HALL
15 miles from Orton Parish
This 15th-century tower, sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil.
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
16 miles from Orton 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.
COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM
16 miles from Orton Parish
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
16 miles from Orton 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 Orton Parish
All Saints, Orton
B6260
Orton
015396 24258
https://hwparishes.org.uk/
All Saints enjoys a strong and vibrant congregation with an extensive programme of activities and events throughout the year. Details of these events is always included in our Parish Magazine, The Link.
Use the other links to the left to find out how to get in touch, and when our services are.
All Saints works closely with its sister churches in Tebay and Ravenstonedale.
Pubs in Orton Parish
George Hotel
Front Street, Orton, CA10 3RJ
(015396) 24229
thegeorgehotelorton.co.uk/
Westmorland Hotel
Surrounded by dramatic Cumbrian fells and set on the edge of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Whether you’re staying the night, stopping for a taste of local food in the restaurant, or hosting a meeting, you’ll find the tranquil...
Westmorland Hotel
Westmorland Hotel, Orton