IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Bishop Yards, PENRITH, CA11 7XU
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Bishop Yards, CA11 7XU by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Image Map
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Notes
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Image Listing (400 Images Found)
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The Giant's Thumb
The Giant’s Thumb in St Andrew’s graveyard is a Norse wheel cross dating back to around the year 920 and marking the burial place of someone rich and powerful. During the 19th century, the cross was used as a whipping post for punishing criminals. The base was added in 1887, using carvings copied from the original cross. During the 10th century, Penrith was heavily influenced by Celtic, Anglian and Norse cultures. (Source: churchyard information board)
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg
Taken: 23 Mar 2016
0.01 miles
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Churchyard St Andrew's Church Penrith
A church has stood on this site since 1133, the present church was built between 1720-22.
Image: © PAUL FARMER
Taken: 24 Sep 2009
0.04 miles
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Giant's Grave, St Andrews Penrith (1970)
A curiosity noticed when passing through the area on leave.
Image: © Stanley Howe
Taken: Unknown
0.04 miles
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The south side of the nave of St Andrew's Church, Penrith
This was built in 1720-2. The previous tower was retained.
Image: © Humphrey Bolton
Taken: 18 Feb 2001
0.04 miles
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The Giant's Grave
The Giant’s Grave is a group of 10th century tombstones, comprising 2 tall crosses and 4 hogbacks, all carved with intricate designs of Celtic, Anglian and Norse origins. On being opened in the 17th century, the grave revealed human bones and a sword. The hogbacks were originally located in different parts of the churchyard but all were brought together after the excavation. It is thought that Owen, King of Cumbria between A.D. 920 and 937, may be buried here. However, local legends suggest that the grave could be for Sir Owen Caesarius. (Source: St Andrew's churchyard information board)
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg
Taken: 23 Mar 2016
0.04 miles
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De Whelpdale Lane
Pedestrian route between Sandgate and Friargate, passing beside council offices at Mansion House
Image: © Rose and Trev Clough
Taken: 11 May 2011
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