English Heritage sites near Colby Parish

Shap Abbey

SHAP ABBEY

8 miles from Colby Parish

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

Brough Castle

BROUGH CASTLE

9 miles from Colby Parish

Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.

Countess Pillar, Brougham

COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM

9 miles from Colby Parish

A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.

Clifton Hall

CLIFTON HALL

9 miles from Colby 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.

Brougham Castle

BROUGHAM CASTLE

9 miles from Colby 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

KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE

10 miles from Colby 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 Colby Parish


No churches found in Colby Parish