English Heritage sites near Waverton Parish
CARLISLE CASTLE
12 miles from Waverton 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.
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
15 miles from Waverton 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.
WETHERAL PRIORY GATEHOUSE
16 miles from Waverton 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.
PENRITH CASTLE
21 miles from Waverton 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
22 miles from Waverton Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
22 miles from Waverton 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.
No churches found in Waverton Parish
No churches found in Waverton Parish