The irt was once famous for its pearlproducing mussels. Coursed, squared rubble with quoins on chamfered plinth. Greenlands, irton with santon, cumbria history in structure. Visit cumbria irton hall the lake districts hidden jewel old cumbria gazetteer. Greenlands is a grade ii listed building in irton with santon, cumbria, england. Guide to irton, cumberland ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Carlisle lake district airport44 misee all flights. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. The ireton family name can be traced back to the name irton.
Irton hall is 5 minutes away from the winner of britains greatest view, wastwater. Perriam, denis and robinson, john, 1998, the medieval fortified buildings of cumbria kendal. It means that the whole of the very north of england is covered. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. While theres no doubt that the gorgeous location and luxury interior are huge selling points, often it. St pauls church is a good example of a small, simple victorian church, complete with banners and stained glass windows. Aug 01, 2016 regular guest, love eskdale, and staying at irton hall. Irton hall is situated in the foothills of the western fells, and sits amongst beautiful lakeland countryside just a couple of miles from santon bridge and eskdale green.
Holmrook hall was a victorian country house, at one time owned by the reverend charles skeffington lutwidge. Broughton house forms the west wing of irton hall where spacious elegant rooms chandeliers and a grand staircase with stained glass windows make this a. The pele tower ref 25366 creates a totally unique holiday venue on four floors. Another great resource for genealogy information from this region on the british isles is is the cumberland and westmorland antiquarian and archaeological society, cwaas.
The manor was held by a family of the same name from the norman conquest to the death of the late samuel irton, esq. It retains traditional timber framing and other charming features, but offers modern amenities like free wifi. Irton gives quick and easy access to eskdale, wasdale and all the coastal attrations. Rheged cumbria emerged as the regions most powerful kingdom under its ruler king urien ca. Irton hall and its surroundings tell a fascinating story, and historical documents available to view at the hall tell the fascinating history of both the hall and its surroundings. This was ch dandyhow april fool, joxn, who taught us how to show, and what a quality dog was. Irton with santon, copeland, cumbria, ca19 ii kennels and stables to north east of barn at greenlands irton with santon, copeland, cumbria, ca19 ii irton hall servants memorial 8 yards west of st pauls church irton with santon, copeland, cumbria, ca19 ii church of. Lord muncaster later sold the right of presentation and the tithes to samuel irton, esq. The parish includes the hamlets of holm rook and hall santon.
Parts of the magnificent hall such as the pele tower date from the 14th century. In 1865 the old church that stood here was demolished, and work started on a new one, designed by miles thompson of kendal. Irton hall lamplugh ref 25507 in irton, near eskdale. It was designed by architect miles thompson of kendal, and features excellent stained glass designed by edward burnejones and manufactured by william morris. Ny 10 sw inset irton with santon 1447 inset clock tower at irton hall 8. Irton with santon is a civil parish in copeland, cumbria, england, which includes the village of. Irton hall and its surroundings tell a fascinating story, and historical. Alternatively you can send us a simple request using our online enquiry form. Irton hall broughton house a luxury cottage in holmrook, cumbria. Stay at this 4star businessfriendly guesthouse in holmrook. Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. Irton hall is a stunning holiday location with an impressive history, set in the foothills of the western fells of the lake district between wasdale and eskdale. Hotel is smart enough to feel special, relaxed enough to come in dirty after a full days walking and not feel out of place. Irton hall broughton house, irton, near eskdale, cumbria irton hall broughton house was available with, unfortunately for us this cottage is no longer available irton hall broughton house sleeps 14 people.
The hall is set at the foothills of the western fells of the lake district, between. This jumble of northern kingdoms bickered and fought each other for a hundred and fifty years or so. But look out for the grey lady who haunts the halls of the lake districts hidden jewel. Hearty full english breakfasts are served in the lounge bar, with a selection of lighter continental options also available. Irton hall has as onsite bar, lounge and restaurant offering locally sourced produce and local ales and a range of beverages. In the 35th of henry viii it was found by inquisition that richard irton, esq. Cumbria, a forgotten celtic kingdom the inheritage almanack. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. You may want a base for splendid hiking or biking amongst lake district fells. Staff were all very friendly, our room was comfortable and the vegetarian breakfast was both delicious and plentiful. At first sight of this puppy, it was obvious, even to our novice eyes, that this was a real show dog. Irton hall lingard cottage, cottages in western lakes. Dandyhow border terriers, offered us a dog pup which combined the fruits of her many years of breeding experience.
Landownership manor of irton held by irton family from th century until death of samuel irton 1866. S from wastwater, and has a station at irton road on the ravenglass and eskdale railway. Once you have chosen a cottage that suits your requirments you. James court cottage irton hall hall santon the lake.
Irton hall broughton house luxury cottage holmrook. The township lies on the river irt, 3 miles ene of drigg, and 3. William court cottage irton hall hall santon the lake district. With a noble history stretching back to the 14th century, irton hall is a lovely holiday destination, in the foothills of lakelands western fells between wasdale and eskdale.
Aug 01, 2019 jules huck set up the facebook group west cumbria look for a book which has encouraged kids to do more reading over the school holidays. There are traditionally furnished rooms in the 14thcentury tower, the converted ballroom, and separate selfcatering apartments. Irton hall is located in the irton parish in north west cumbria and more information can be found in this description of the parish from the turn of the 20th century. Exploring cumbrian history would seem to be the next natural step in the exploring series of books. The aim of the information provided is to allow you to compare a range of properties. The church of st paul and the medieval tower incorporated into irton hall are at. His relative charles lutwidge dodgson better known as the author, mathematician and photographer lewis carroll used to come and. Cumbria is a large county formed from the old counties of cumberland, westmorland, part of north lancashire and part of north yorkshire.
Ii large house, later a school empty at time of survey, july 1984. Irton hall is a stunning holiday location with impressive history, set in the foothills of the western fells of the lake district. Irton hall is a stunning holiday location with an impressive history set in the foothills of the western fells of the lake district between wasdale and eskdale. Irton hall broughton house in irton, near eskdale, cumbria. Whatever your wishes from your lakeland visit, irton hall is the perfect place to stay in beautiful surroundings. Once visited by oliver cromwell and henry vi, parts of irton hall date back to the 14th century. William court cottage holiday cottage in irton with santon. Irton, santon, and melthwaite, a township and a parish in cumberland. The hall, in the shadow of scafell pike, will also be restored. Hall santon farmhouse is a grade ii listed building in irton with santon, cumbria, england. With its rich cumbrian history, and beautiful surroundings, irton hall tells a fascinating story. The irton family has a history dating back to the 1250s.
From our initial contact with tom to book our venue viewing and discuss what. Lovely terraced lake district cottage in grounds of irton hall, amid lovely. Irton hall ltd overview free company information from. Irton hall lamplugh ref 25507 in irton, near eskdale, cumbria. Post irton hall, irton, eskdale, holmrook, cumbria, ca19 1ta. Within the grounds is a year old tree, the kings oak. Irton pike is a hill of 751 feet 229 m included in wainwrights book the outlying fells. Gosforth is a village to the north west for eskdale, with a selection of pubs and shops. With a noble history back to the 14th century, irton hall is a delightful holiday. Irton, santon, and melthwaite, cumberland genealogy. With a noble history back to the 14th century, irton hall is a delightful holiday destination, in the foothills of lakelands western fells between wasdale and eskdale. Company status active company type private limited company incorporated on 10 august 2009. Irton hall, holmrook, in west cumbria was built in the th century and it is believed former guests included oliver cromwell and henry vi. Located in holmrook, irton hall is near the airport.
Aside from the lovely grounds and appearance of irton hall, its steeped in history and made for a little. Irton pike is a hill of 751 feet 229 m included in wainwrights book the outlying fells of lakeland, and the river irt flows through the parish, bridged at santon bridge. See more ideas about cumbria, lake district and england. In recent years a hotel was built at the site and the new owner, accountant steve cottrell, intends to build more holiday cottages. Irton hall broughton house, cottages in western lakes and coast. Irton, near eskdale, western lakes and coast in cumbria. Lamplugh is a delightful semidetached holiday cottage with spacious rooms looking out over grounds having its own private sittingout area and freedom. It looks down on englands deepest lake and is surrounded by scarfell pike englands highest peak, great gable and red pike mountains. Irton hall broughton house ref 24374 in irton, near. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
Laurie kemp has ventured fearlessly among the lakes and fells to uncover the stories of the uneasy spirits that lurk in dark and eerie houses. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and i fully intend to book again in the near future. Nestled in the foothills of the lake districts western fells between eskdale and wasdale, the history of irton hall stretches all the way back to the 14th century. Two miles northeast along the irt valley is irton hall, a large mostly 19thcentury house which incorporates a 14thcentury pele tower holmrook hall. It is a county of contrasts, with its mountainous central region and lakes, fertile coastal plains in the north and gently undulating hills in the south. Irton hall is a stunning holiday location with impressive history, set in the foothills of the western fells of the lake district between wasdale and eskdale. The hamlets of santon, hall santon and santon bridge lie in the scattered parish of irton with santon which nestles between the hills and the sea about fifteen miles south of whitehaven. The parish lies within the lake district national park, and the only major road is a short stretch of the a595 along the western edge, passing through holmrook a village. Towns and villages around whitehaven irton with santon. Apr 11, 2016 venue for northern staffordshire bull terrier rescue. Post town and money order and telegraph office, holm rook.
Sitting in 19acres of beautiful parkland, as well as being the perfect base for exploring the lake district, its close to the sandy beaches of the cumbrian coast and a wide range of other popular attractions. With a noble history stretching back to the 14th century, irton hall is a lovely holiday destination located in the foothills of lakelands western fells between wasdale and eskdale. Beautiful, quite valley with great access to some of the best walks in the area. The 14th century pele tower is still preserved, but the other parts of the mansion are of various and more modern dates, much by grayson 1874, in the elizabethan style. Irton ancient parish in allerdale above derwent ward, cumberland, containing townships of irton and santon with melthwaite.
Irton hall was home to the lords of the manors of irton and melthwaite. Cumbria was created as a county in 1974 from territory of the historic counties of cumberland, westmorland, lancashire north of the sands and a small part of yorkshire, but the human history of the area is ancient. Irton, cumberland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Clock tower at irton hall, irton with santon 56184. All information provided about are for guidance only. If you would like to stay at irton hall, please contact us by post, phone or email. Main house at irton hall, irton with santon 1086670. The church we see today is victorian, built in 1857 to replace a medieval building. Both oliver cromwell and henry vi visited here, so the atmosphere and character of the hall would be ideal for a period drama or even a murder mystery. Approximately two miles long and one and a half miles wide, it is bounded by the rivers irt and mite. Parts of the magnificent hall, such as the pele tower, date from the 14th century. Filing history for irton hall ltd 06986861 people for irton hall ltd 06986861 charges for irton hall ltd 06986861 more for irton hall ltd 06986861 registered office address irton hall irton, holmrook, eskdale, cumbria, ca19 1ta. Irton is an area mid way between eskdale and ravenglass, bordering muncaster fell and the river irt.
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