Heritage sites in BROUGH PARISH

English Heritage sites near Brough Parish

BROUGH CASTLE

1 miles from Brough Parish

Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.

BOWES CASTLE

12 miles from Brough Parish

The impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.

SHAP ABBEY

16 miles from Brough Parish

The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.

BARNARD CASTLE

16 miles from Brough Parish

Set on a high rock, Barnard Castle takes it name from its 12th-century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.

EGGLESTONE ABBEY

16 miles from Brough Parish

The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.

COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM

18 miles from Brough Parish

A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.

Churches in Brough Parish

St Michael, Brough

CHURCH BROUGH Brough
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Brough Church is a haven of peace, tranquillity and prayer, remarked on many, many times in our visitors book.

Parts of it dates from the 12th century, but it has been rebuilt, ransacked, rebuilt again and added to over the centuries to become the church we love and enjoy worshipping in. this is one of the few churches in the land where the bride actually does walk up the aisle to her wedding due to our gently sloping nave!

We love to receive visitors and there is lots more information about the building available in the church. There is also a comprehensive display about the area's history in the church. We can be found just off the A685 about 200yards south of the A66 junction and therefore a convenient stop halfway between Scotch Corner and Penrith. Just follow the tourist signs to Brough Castle, park in the square and go left at the end. The church is normally open between 10am and 4pm (or dusk if that is earlier).

A leaflet giving details of a circular drive/cycle ride visiting other churches in the area (including Stainmore St. Stephen) is available.

SERVICES

Sunday services are normally at 10.00am.