English Heritage sites near Hethersgill Parish
LANERCOST PRIORY
6 miles from Hethersgill Parish
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.
HARE HILL - HADRIAN'S WALL
6 miles from Hethersgill Parish
A short length of Wall, still standing 2.7 metres (8.8 feet) high.
BANKS EAST TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
7 miles from Hethersgill Parish
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
PIKE HILL SIGNAL TOWER - HADRIAN'S WALL
7 miles from Hethersgill Parish
The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.
LEAHILL TURRET AND PIPER SIKE TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
7 miles from Hethersgill Parish
Turrets west of Birdoswald: Piper Sike has a cooking-hearth.
CARLISLE CASTLE
8 miles from Hethersgill Parish
Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.
Churches in Hethersgill Parish
St Mary Hethersgill
Church Lane
Hethersgill
Carlisle
016977 48438
http://www.bewcastlehouseofprayer.org.uk
St Mary, Hethersgill is one of four churches in the benefice of Bewcastle, Stapleton and Kirklinton with Hethersgill. Sunday services alternate with those of St Cuthbert's Kirklinton. We have a small, friendly congregation, deeply embedded in the local farming community and open to all. You will find a warm welcome and a friendly face when you visit.
Together with St Cuthbert Kirklinton we hold a Big Breakfast at Hethersgill Hall on the last Sunday of January, a Summer Fair, a Harvest Lunch on the last Sunday of September, and a Christmas Fair each year.
Promoting a Safer Church
The parish of Kirklinton: St Cuthbert with Hethersgill: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO. The Diocese of Carlisle's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.For any concerns you may have please contact the Safeguarding Officer: Margaret Story on 01228 675652, email: [email protected]
Pubs in Hethersgill Parish
Black Lion Inn
Warm and welcoming village inn at the centre of the community. Although the pub is open plan it has the feel of three separate rooms. This is a pub with lots going on including live music, bingo and quiz nights, a large assortment of pub ga...