Visitor attractions and information for
Brampton
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 Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall, Brampton,
Cumbria CA8 7DD Tel: 016977 47602 Birdoswald stands high above
a bend in the River Irthing in one of the most picturesque settings
on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman fort, turret and milecastle can all
be seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall. The Birdoswald
Visitor Centre provides a good introduction to Hadrian's Wall.
About 6 miles northeast
of Brampton. |
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Tarn Country Park, Nr Brampton. Tel 016977 3129. A 65-acre lake
set amid 120 acres of farmland and woodland, where you can sail,
windsurf, canoe or hire wooden rowing boats. Fishing is available,
mountain bike are for hire, there is a small camping and caravan
site, and a permanent orienteering course is laid out around
the park. About 2 miles south of Brampton. |
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Lanercost Priory Church, Lanercost, Brampton,
CA8 2HQ. Lanercost Priory was founded about 1166 by Henry II
and fell into disrepair after the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
About 1740 it was decided to restore the nave, and use it as
a Parish Church. The West Front of the Church is a fine example
of early English architecture. In the North aisle are three stained
glass windows by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. The remainder of the
Priory, second only to Furness Abbey in interest as a ruin, is
now in the hands of English Heritage. About 2 miles northeast of Brampton. |
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