English Heritage sites near Bridekirk Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
13 miles from Bridekirk 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
21 miles from Bridekirk 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.
CARLISLE CASTLE
23 miles from Bridekirk 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.
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
24 miles from Bridekirk 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
25 miles from Bridekirk 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.
PENRITH CASTLE
25 miles from Bridekirk 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 Bridekirk Parish
St Bridget's, Bridekirk
Bridekirk
01900 829926
https://cockermouthareachurches.church/st-bridgets-bridekirk/
Serving the community of Bridekirk, Tallentire, Dovenby and Papcastle, St. Bridget's is a warm and welcoming church with a real community feel.
We also have a fantastic Church Room which was opened on the 3rd October 2010 by the Bishop of Carlisle. This is used for our children's ministry each week, and a wide variety of other church and community events throughout the week.
St Bridget's is located at the north western corner of Bridekirk.
Please visit our team website for more information and service times.