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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold

In or near Shap.

Free admission

Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Direction Sign – Signpost - geograph.org.uk - 6542714

Mike Rayner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Appleby · 9.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold is a public art located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold is a historical site located near Shap, featuring a traditional pinfold. Visitors can view the pinfold from the road, and it is situated near the Methodist Chapel and a footpath.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crosby Ravensworth Fell SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold is a public art installation located in North-East England. It serves as a historic enclosure for stray animals, reflecting local customs and community values. The site illustrates the region's cultural heritage through its functional design.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5224, -2.5873
Parish
Crosby Ravensworth
Postcode
CA10 3JW
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Appleby9.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold?
Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3JW), in the parish of Crosby Ravensworth.
What is Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold?
Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold?
The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 3JW.
Is Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold a protected site?
Yes — Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold is part of the Crosby Ravensworth Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold free to visit?
Yes, Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold is free to enter.
How do I get to Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3JW. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.