Follies · North West England
Robin Hood’s Grave
In or near Orton.
Robin Hood’s Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Robin Hood’s Grave is a folly in North-West England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. Postcode area CA10.
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Heritage listing
Details BRIGHOUSE KIRKLEES PARK SE 12 SE 4/122 Robin Hood's Grave 3. 1. 67 II Memorial and grave stone. C18. Hammer-dressed stone walls with ashlar copings surmounted at 4 corners by fluted columns of Doric type capped by finials and enclosed by cast iron railings. Built into the north wall is a tablet with C18 inscription in Chaucerian language reading: 'Hear Underneath dis laitl stean Laz robert earl of Huntingtun Ne'er arcir ver az hie sa geud An pipl Kauld im robin heud Sick utlawz az hi an iz men Vil england nivr si agen Obiit 24 Kal Dekembris 1247' The enclosure protects a fragment of the reputed grave, plundered formerly for pieces which were supposed to cure toothache. G. Hepworth, Brighouse, its scenery and antiquities, (Halifax 1885), p.12. Listing NGR: SE1744421505 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 338861 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crosby Ravensworth Fell SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crosby Gill 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
Robin Hood’s Grave is a folly located in Crosby Ravensworth, North-West England (postcode CA10). This Grade II listed building is situated within designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including the Crosby Ravensworth Fell, Crosby Gill, and River Eden and Tributaries.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4900, -2.5924
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Crosby Ravensworth
- Postcode
- CA10 3SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n4315458372 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robin Hood’s Grave?
- Robin Hood’s Grave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3SJ), in the parish of Crosby Ravensworth.
- What is Robin Hood’s Grave?
- Robin Hood’s Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Robin Hood’s Grave?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3SJ.
- Is Robin Hood’s Grave a listed building?
- Robin Hood’s Grave is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Robin Hood’s Grave a protected site?
- Yes — Robin Hood’s Grave is part of the Crosby Ravensworth Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Crosby Gill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Robin Hood’s Grave free to visit?
- Yes, Robin Hood’s Grave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Robin Hood’s Grave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3SJ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.