English Heritage sites near Morland Parish
CLIFTON HALL
5 miles from Morland 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.
COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM
5 miles from Morland 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
5 miles from Morland Parish
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
6 miles from Morland 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.
SHAP ABBEY
6 miles from Morland Parish
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.
MAYBURGH HENGE
6 miles from Morland Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
Churches in Morland Parish
St Lawrence Church, Morland
Morland
Penrith
(01931) 714510
https://northwestmorlandchurches.org.uk/
The Parish church dates back to 1079 and is open to visitors during daylight hours (from c 9.30) every day. Every century has made its contribution. Lively village church with members originally from many denominations. Strong musical tradition, with 1913 2-manual and Pedal organ by J J Binns. Active choir and music group. Hosts the annual Morland Choristers' Camp, dating back to 1971.
Active Mothers' Union branch.
One of a group of 10 churches served by the Rector, Revd Stewart Fyfe, the Revd Sheila Clark Deacon the Revd Sandy Pearl and Reader David Jones along with a team of lay people. The other churches are at: Askham, St Peter; Brougham, St Wifrid; Bolton, All Saints; Cliburn, St Cuthbert; Clifton, St Cuthbert; Crosby Ravensworth, St Lawrence; Great Strickland, St Barnabas; Lowther, St Michael; Thrimby, St Mary.
Our group's monthly newsletter, the North Westmorland News, which includes our service list for the month, can be e-mailed to you and is available on our Website. Send your request to [email protected].
The service list for the group can also be found on our Website.
Pubs in Morland Parish
Crown Inn
Two bar village inn that enjoys a riverside location. Meals served Thursday to Sunday only