English Heritage sites near Alston Moor Parish
COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM
14 miles from Alston Moor Parish
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.
BROUGHAM CASTLE
14 miles from Alston Moor Parish
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
CLIFTON HALL
15 miles from Alston Moor 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.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
15 miles from Alston Moor 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.
PENRITH CASTLE
15 miles from Alston Moor 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.
MAYBURGH HENGE
15 miles from Alston Moor Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
Churches in Alston Moor Parish
St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston
Front Street
Alston
01434 382558
https://www.alstonmoorcofe.org.uk
Welcome to the Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston. We are the church at the heart of Alston Town, often known as "the Cathedral of the North Pennines" - and one of the parish churches in the parish of Alston Moor.
You'll find details of our services, and contact information here. Please don't hesitate to get in touch - we'll be delighted to hear from you, whether it's about a wedding, a baptism or a funeral, about service times or anything else.
There's more information on our website here.
And plenty about us on our Facebook page too.
St John the Evangelist, Garrigill
Centre of village
Garrigill
Alston
01434 382558
https://www.alstonmoorcofe.org.uk
Welcome to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Garrigill. We are the church at the heart of the village of Garrigill, and one of the parish churches in the parish of Alston Moor.
You'll find details of our services, and contact information here. Please don't hesitate to get in touch - we'll be delighted to hear from you, whether it's about a wedding, a baptism or a funeral, about service times or anything else.
There's more information on our website here.
And plenty about us on our Facebook page too.
St John the Evangelist, Nenthead
Hillersdon Terrace
Nenthead
Alston
01434 382558
https://www.alstonmoorcofe.org.uk
Welcome to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Nenthead. We are the church at the heart of the village of Nenthead - the highest parish church in the country - and one of the parish churches in the parish of Alston Moor.
You'll find details of our services, and contact information here. Please don't hesitate to get in touch - we'll be delighted to hear from you, whether it's about a wedding, a baptism or a funeral, about service times or anything else.
There's more information on our website here.
And plenty about us on our Facebook page too.
Pubs in Alston Moor Parish
Alston House
Alston Moor Golf Club
The Hermitage, Alston, CA9 3DB
(01434) 381675
alstonmoorgolfclub.org.uk/
Angel Inn
Blue Bell Inn
Cumberland Inn
Townfoot, Alston, CA9 3HX
(01434) 381875
cumberlandalston.co.uk
