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  2. Penrith, Cumbria - Wikipedia

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    The origins of Penrith go far back in time. There is archaeological evidence of "early, concentrated and continuous settlement" in the area. [M 1] The Neolithic (c. 4500–2350 BCE) or early-Bronze Age (c. 2500–1000 BCE) sites at nearby Mayburgh Henge, King Arthur's Round Table, Little Round Table, Long Meg and Her Daughters, and Little Meg, and the stone circles at Leacet Hill and Oddendale ...

  3. Penrith and Eden Museum - Wikipedia

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    Penrith and Eden Museum is a museum in Penrith, Cumbria, England. The museum aims to collect, preserve and display material reflecting the history and culture of Penrith and Eden. The museum is owned and managed by Westmorland and Furness Council. The museum is based in a former school building, known as Robinson's School, which first opened in ...

  4. Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological ...

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    The society exists to "promote, encourage, foster" the combined studies of genealogy, history, custom and archaeology, within the boundaries of the non-metropolitan county of Cumbria (which, as well as the two titular historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, includes elements of historic Yorkshire and Lancashire).

  5. Penrith Castle - Wikipedia

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    Penrith Castle was built between 1399 and 1470 as a defence against Scottish raids; it has been said that, unlike so many of its counterparts in the north, 'the building exhibits no indication of very ancient date.' [1] The lordship of Penrith was created in 1397 as a grant to the newly created earl of Westmorland, and the castle was mentioned in a grant of 1437.

  6. Listed buildings in Penrith, Cumbria - Wikipedia

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    Penrith is a town and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. It contains 191 listed buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England. Of these, five are listed at Grade I, the highest of the three grades, 23 are at Grade II*, the middle grade, and the others are at Grade II, the lowest grade.

  7. Kirkoswald Castle - Wikipedia

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    Kirkoswald Castle, photo circa 1895 Kirkoswald Castle is located to the southeast of the village of Kirkoswald , Cumbria , England. It is built from Penrith red sandstone and is still partially standing.