A66 — Heritage and History

Countess Pillar near Penrith

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July 26, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone tower known as the Countess Pillar. Standing around 4m tall and … [Read more...]

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Greta Bridge, Keswick

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September 22, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Carrying the busy A66 between the M6 and Keswick is what is possibly the largest concrete span bridge in Cumbria, the Greta Bridge. Four lanes of … [Read more...]

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Charter Stone – Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

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February 1, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Charter Stone - Kirkby Stephen. Cumbria

Kirkby Stephen, situated a few miles off the main A66 in the Upper Eden Valley has a long heritage and a number of things to look out for if you … [Read more...]

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