English Heritage sites near Brigham Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
13 miles from Brigham Parish
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
20 miles from Brigham Parish
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
21 miles from Brigham Parish
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain: the walls stand almost 4 metres (13 feet) high.
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
24 miles from Brigham Parish
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
CARLISLE CASTLE
25 miles from Brigham 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.
PENRITH CASTLE
26 miles from Brigham Parish
Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots.
Churches in Brigham Parish
St Bridget's Brigham
Brigham
Cockermouth
01900 829926
http://www.stbridgetsbrigham.org.uk/
Beautiful historic church, where Fletcher Christian, leader of the Mutiny on the Bounty, was baptised. Designated as a Grade 1 listed building by English Heritage, the original church dates from the late 11th Century. Extensive restoration works were carried out by William Butterfield between 1864 and 1876. Most recently the Butterfield decorated ceiling to the Nave and Lady Chapel were restored to their glorious original condition in 2014.
Pubs in Brigham Parish
Appletree
An ex-Matthew Brown pub, closed 2003 when Billy Birkett retired after 19 years in charge of the pub.
He blamed newcomers to the village who werent interested in socialising with locals for killing off the 400-year-old pub.
Brigham & District Social Club
Survey required
Lime Kiln
Was a Hartley's pub, GBG at times. Closed to become a furniture showroom, now a private house.
Wheatsheaf
This was a popular, real ale pub, the last in the village. After a period of closure, in June 2009, CAMRA fought fiercely to retain it, encouraging villagers to campaign too. but it was lost and converted to housing.