Towns & cities · North West England
Plumpton
Also known as: Plumpton, Cumbria
Plumpton — village in Cumbria, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Plumpton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: CA11. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cumbria, England". Coordinates: 54.7273°, -2.7818°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Plumpton or Plumpton Wall is a small village and former civil parish, in the parish of Hesket, in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the traditional and historic county of Cumberland but now in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It is about 4 miles (6 km) north of Penrith. In 1931 the parish had a population of 320.
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Background
Description
The village is made up of the former separate hamlets of Salkeld Gate and Brockleymoor and consists mainly of houses along a minor road connecting the A6 to the B5305 near Skelton and also a few houses and farms along the A6 itself. Close by are the settlements of Plumpton Head, Plumpton Foot and Plumpton Street. The earthwork remains of a substantial Roman fort can be seen at Castlesteads Farm, alongside the A6 road just north of the village. The fort was known in antiquity as Voreda. The A6 follows the course of the Roman road from Carlisle to Brougham. The village has an Anglican parish church by Robert Lorimer, dedicated to St John the Evangelist, a primary school, café and garden…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7273, -2.7818
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hesket
- Postcode
- CA11
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1840961 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Plumpton, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Plumpton Church. - geograph.org.uk - 146573.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Voreda Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Plumpton Wall
Villages · 1.5 km
Brown Rigg
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Lazonby Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Wan Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
The Old Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Plumptonfoot Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Stone Circle Remnants
Stone circles · 2.9 km
Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge
Windmills · 2.9 km
Kitchenhill Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
Hutton in the Forest
Castles · 4.0 km
Calthwaite War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 4.0 km
Plumpton is located in the Scottish Lowlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Things to see in Plumpton
12 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Plumpton →
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Voreda Roman Fort
Voreda Roman Fort — Roman fort in Hesket, Eden, England, UK.
📷 3Stone circles · North West England
Stone Circle Remnants
Stone Circle Remnants — a stone circle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Plumptonfoot Bridge
Plumptonfoot Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Calthwaite War Memorial
Calthwaite War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
The Old Tower
The Old Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Calthwaite
Calthwaite is a small village in rural Cumbria, England, situated between the small market town of Penrith and the larger city of Carlisle. It is within of the civil parish of Hesket and the unitary a
📷 5Windmills · North West England
Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge
Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Lazonby Fell
Lazonby Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Thiefside Hill
Thiefside Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Brown Rigg
Brown Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Voreda Roman Fort
Voreda Roman Fort — Roman fort in Hesket, Eden, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Brown Rigg
Brown Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Lazonby Fell
Lazonby Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
The Old Tower
The Old Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Plumpton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Lazonby Pool Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Thacka Lea
Thacka Lea — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Mains Farm
Mains Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Wayfarers Independent Hostel
Wayfarers Independent Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plumpton?
- Plumpton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11), in the parish of Hesket.
- What is Plumpton?
- Plumpton — village in Cumbria, England.
- How do I get to Plumpton?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11.
- Is Plumpton a protected site?
- Yes — Plumpton is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Plumpton free to visit?
- Yes, Plumpton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plumpton?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11.