Memorials & monuments · North West England
Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern
In or near Bewcastle.
Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern, the nearest railway station is Brampton, located 9.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA8 2BQ, and entry to the site is free.
About
Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1205070). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details NY 56 NW ASKERTON KIRKCAMBECK 25/106 Arch east of Church of St Kentigern II Arch from former church. Probably C13, rebuilt in C18. Moulded red sandstone. Single pointed arch built with materials from the medieval church. Church was destroyed in border raids in C14 and its exact position has not been established, but the present church of 1885 is thought to be on part of its site. See Transactions Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society, old series, xii, p88. Listing NGR: NY5337868969 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 78115 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Arch East of the Church of St Kentigern is a Grade II listed memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0131, -2.7306
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Askerton
- Postcode
- CA8 2BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26500451 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Kirkcambeck
Literary houses · 0.1 km
Askerton Castle
Castles · 1.7 km
West Hall Motte
Castles · 3.6 km
Askerton
Castles · 4.5 km
Mile Castle 55
Castles · 4.6 km
Mile Castle 55
Archaeological sites · 4.6 km
Hadrian's Wall between the road to Garthside and The Centurion Inn, Walton, in wall miles 54 and 55
Archaeological sites · 4.6 km
Turret 55A
Archaeological sites · 4.6 km
Turret 54B
Archaeological sites · 4.6 km
St Mary's Church, Walton
Historic churches · 4.6 km
The Beacon
Mountains & hills · 4.7 km
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B
Hostels · 4.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · North West England
Kirkcambeck
Kirkcambeck — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Askerton Castle
Askerton Castle — castle in Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3📷 3Castles · North West England
Mile Castle 55
Mile Castle 55 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Mile Castle 55
Mile Castle 55 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Camping at Banks
Camping at Banks — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Headswood on the Wall
Headswood on the Wall — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Irthing Vale Caravan Park
Irthing Vale Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7
📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Scotch Arms Mews
Scotch Arms Mews — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Hallbankgate
Hallbankgate in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · North West England
The Old Bank Gastro House
The Old Bank Gastro House — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Andalusian
The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument — Monument, dating to 1905.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Airborne Forces Memorial
Airborne Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Albert Memorial
Albert Memorial — Monument, dating to 1869.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Armada Beacon
Armada Beacon is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern?
- Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2BQ), in the parish of Askerton.
- What is Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern?
- Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2BQ.
- Is Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern a listed building?
- Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern a protected site?
- Yes — Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern free to visit?
- Yes, Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arch East Of Church Of St Kentigern?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2BQ. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.