Askham Hall by munki-boy
Askham
Askham is in The Lake District National Park in England.
Askham lies below rolling fells that sweep gently down towards the River Lowther. The far bank, thickly wooded is crowned by the towers and turrets of Lowther Castle, a romantic ruin. There are memorable views from the top of the village over the rooftops to the castle and the distant majesty of the highest Pennine peaks.
There are good walking footpaths leading westwards over the hills to Pooley Bridge and Ullswater.
Askham is built around two greens separated by a central crossroads and buildings which include the 19th-century village school. The lower green beneath scattered trees, is very broad and rises steeply on one side.
Many of the cottages in Askham are of whitewashed stone and date from the 17th century. Near the Queen’s Head, is an arts centre and base for walking tours. The upper has impressive views.
The Church of St Peter at Askham, stands just above the Lowther a short distance from the village and was built in 1832 on the site of an earlier building. Inside is a chapel dedicated to the Sandford family of Askham Hall, who settled in the village in 1373. Parish records in Askham list vicars since the 12th century.
The hall at Askham is set back behind a wall at the foot of the village, was built in medieval times but was substantially altered at the end of the 17th century.
Created: 10 December 2018 Edited: 29 November 2023
Askham
Walks in Askham
Local History around Askham
There are some historic monuments around including:
Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleThe Countess PillarRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationMayburgh hengeRound cairn on Heughscar HillSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseLong cairn 330m east of MossthornThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRing cairn on Knipescar CommonLong barrow on Trainford BrowThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellStone bridge, Cawdale BeckRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleClifton Hall towerTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldRound cairn on Burn BanksLinear stone bank on Askham FellRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellLittle Round Table hengeRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootKing Arthur's Round Table hengeRound cairn north of Four Stones HillMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodEamont BridgeMoated site east of Newton ReignyRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellAskham Fell stone alignmentRound barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation.
