English Heritage sites near Oughterside and Allerby Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
15 miles from Oughterside and Allerby 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.
CARLISLE CASTLE
21 miles from Oughterside and Allerby 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.
WETHERAL PRIORY GATEHOUSE
24 miles from Oughterside and Allerby 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.
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
25 miles from Oughterside and Allerby Parish
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.
PENRITH CASTLE
26 miles from Oughterside and Allerby 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
27 miles from Oughterside and Allerby Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
No churches found in Oughterside and Allerby Parish