English Heritage sites near Claife Parish
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
4 miles from Claife Parish
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
6 miles from Claife Parish
In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
10 miles from Claife 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.
SHAP ABBEY
15 miles from Claife Parish
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
17 miles from Claife 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.
WARTON OLD RECTORY
18 miles from Claife Parish
A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.
Churches in Claife Parish
St Peter
Far Sawrey
Far Sawrey
(01539) 436301
http://www.hawksheadbenefice.co.uk
St Peters church was built in 1869, a cruciform church in the early English style of architecture. It was built to seat 300 people which is now a little large for the community, but when built there were more farm hands and domestic staff working in the area. It is also possible they thought the village would grow after the arrival of the railways at Windermere and Haverthwaite.
The church appears to be built in the middle of fields but is accessed by a small lane from the village. The man responsible for the building of the church was a judge from London; R.S. Sawler QC. He set up the fund raising committee, chose the architect, and designed the sanctuary furniture. The house he lived in overlooked the valley, and so the architect Robert Brass designed the church to be viewed from that point. The main road B5285 which starts at the Windermere Ferry and climbs up the hill known as Claife Heights, offers travelers this view, considered by many to be one of the finest views in the Lake district.
Prior to the church being built, the school room (18th c) was licensed to be used for Divine Worship once a month. Until 1875 the village was in the parish of St Michael and all Angels,, Hawkshead.
Pubs in Claife Parish
Cuckoo Brow Hotel
Former stable block of Sawrey Hotel, retaining many original features, Named after the ghost of a love torn monk. In walking distance of Windermere Ferry. Dogs welcome.
Sawrey Hotel
Sawrey Hotel, Far Sawrey
Sawrey House Country Hotel
Sawrey House Country Hotel, Near Sawrey
Tower Bank Arms
17th century Lakeland inn with slate floors, oak beams and a cast iron range with open fire. Situated next to the National Trust Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's home). Delivering great local flavours in food, beer and atmosphere. Five handpumps...