Of course I have to mention the history -
we wrote a whole book about the history - we could have written more (and we will!) - and I don't want to give away everything in the book, but here are a few highlights of Lake District (and Cumbrian) history which deserve the recognition of UNESCO.
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Castlerigg Stone Circle (Neolithic) |
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Hampsfell Hospice (Victorian) |
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Viking dug out boat - dug out of Kentmere tarn and now in Kendal Museum |
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The history behind St Bees |
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Old stone way markers |
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Fishstones - Cartmel (old market site) |
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Cartmel Priory |
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The ancient tradition of gurning! |
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Wray Castle (Victorian) |
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Shap Abbey (12th - 15th Century) |
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Site of Roman settlement Kentmere |
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Wrengill quarry - Longsleddale |
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Wainwright |
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