Memorials & monuments · North West England
Sir John Bankes
In or near Braithwaite.
Sir John Bankes — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir John Bankes is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Keswick Museum is an award-winning museum located in Fitz Park, offering insights into the history and culture of Keswick and its surroundings. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, family activities, and special events that highlight the town's characters, industries, and arts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sir John Bankes (1589 – 28 December 1644) was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1624 and 1629. He was Attorney General and Chief Justice to Charles I during the English Civil War. Corfe Castle, his family seat was destroyed during a long siege, in which his wife Mary Hawtrey became known as Brave Dame Mary.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.6026, -3.1326
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Keswick
- Postcode
- CA12 4NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 5.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 12pm–4pm
- Official site
- keswickmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8622957070 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Sir John Bankes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir John Bankes?
- Sir John Bankes is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4NF), in the parish of Keswick.
- What is Sir John Bankes?
- Sir John Bankes — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir John Bankes?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4NF.
- Is Sir John Bankes a protected site?
- Yes — Sir John Bankes is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sir John Bankes free to visit?
- Yes, Sir John Bankes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir John Bankes?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4NF.