Public art & sculpture · North East England
Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold
In or near Shap.
Crosby Ravensworth Pinfold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

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
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Crosby Ravensworth
- Postcode
- CA10 3JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 9.2 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10779219213 (ODbL)
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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.