4 miles from Askham 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.

4 miles from Askham Parish

A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.

4 miles from Askham 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.

5 miles from Askham Parish

In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.

5 miles from Askham 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.

5 miles from Askham Parish

The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.