English Heritage sites near Westnewton Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
16 miles from Westnewton 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.
CARLISLE CASTLE
18 miles from Westnewton 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.
WETHERAL PRIORY GATEHOUSE
22 miles from Westnewton Parish
Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage.
PENRITH CASTLE
25 miles from Westnewton 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.
MAYBURGH HENGE
26 miles from Westnewton Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
26 miles from Westnewton Parish
A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent.
Churches in Westnewton Parish
St Matthew's, Westnewton
West Newton
01697331413
http://www.solwayplainchurches.org.uk
The church of St Matthew's was built in 1857, together with the adjacent church school, which was completed a year later. Both are situated in the heart of the village.