Memorials & monuments Β· North West England
Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761
In or near Swarthmoor.
Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston Β· 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Ulverston, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the Tower on Hermitage Hill is free.
About
Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1270177). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details ULVERSTON SD37NW PRIORY ROAD 626-1/2/103 (East side (off)) 20/06/72 Tower on Hermitage Hill at SD 3301 4761 (Formerly Listed as: PRIORY ROAD The Hermitage, in grounds of Conishead Priory) II Summerhouse. Early C19, restored 1980s. Rubble, covered with cement slurry. Roof not visible. Octagonal plan. 2 storeys, with storey band and with corbel table below parapet. A corbelled turret projects at parapet level on the south side. The joinery is late C20 stained hardwood. On the ground floor there are 3 openings with plain reveals and pointed arches, now with glazed doors. A 4th opening is blocked. On the 1st floor there are 4 windows with plain reveals and segmental heads. Below the turret there is a narrow blind recess. Listing NGR: SD3011876097 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 460004 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre is a peaceful retreat located in the Lake District, offering a serene environment for meditation and relaxation. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens, participate in free meditations, and enjoy the Temple for World Peace.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower on Hermitage Hill, located at SD 3301 4761 in North-West England, is a Grade II listed memorial. Its designation indicates architectural or historical significance, reflecting the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1759, -3.0721
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ulverston
- Postcode
- LA12 9RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Phone
- +44 (0)1229 584029
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston β 2.4 km
- Opening
- Open Daily 11 am - 5 pm
- Official site
- manjushri.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26560239 (CC0)
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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
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Ulverston
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761?
- Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 9RX), in the parish of Ulverston.
- What is Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761?
- Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 9RX.
- Is Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 a listed building?
- Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 a protected site?
- Yes β Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 free to visit?
- Yes, Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower On Hermitage Hill At Sd 3301 4761?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 9RX.