A group of early Christian stones were discovered in the 19th century during construction of a family mortuary chapel in Kirkmadrine. Kirkmadrine … [Read more...]
Heritage open days
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August 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Many castles, churches and public venues will be opening their doors in September as part of a scheme called European Heritage Days. The idea was launched … [Read more...]
Rosskeen Burial Ground, Scotland
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May 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Between the A9 and the Cromarty Firth in the far north of Scotland is the Rosskeen burial ground . Although the church has been disused for many years … [Read more...]
A walk around Maryport
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April 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Maryport is situated on the west coast of Cumbria just north of Whitehaven. Its history dates back 2000 years to around 122AD with the arrival of the … [Read more...]
Hadrain’s Wall Illuminated
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March 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Saturday 13th March saw the spectacular illumination of Hadrian's Wall, bringing to life Britain’s longest, and greatest, historic monument. 500 individual … [Read more...]
London Olympics 1908 – A 77 year legacy
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January 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Held in a purpose built stadium in the White City area of London was the 1908 Olympic Games. Originally the Games were to be held in Rome however they … [Read more...]
Maryport ‘Camp Farm’ could be developed
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January 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has given the green light to Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Ltd (HWHL) to work up plans to transform and excavate Camp Farm … [Read more...]
St. Michael’s Church, Shap
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October 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
St Michael's church in Shap, Cumbria, was built in 1140 AD, predating Shap Abbey and the site is known to have had a church since 750 AD. Complete … [Read more...]
Acorn Bank, National Trust, Temple Sowerby
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September 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Turning off the A66 Temple Sowerby bypass and following the brown tourist signs on to the quieter back roads you approach the National Trust property known … [Read more...]
Carlisle ring inspires Tolkien
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September 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A Viking runic ring found in Carlisle, could have inspired the Lord of The Rings trilogy. The gold ring known as The Kingmoor ring, is a 10th - 12th … [Read more...]
Countess Pillar near Penrith
Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone … [Read More...]