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Brougham Castle is located about 3 kilometres south-east of Penrith. It was founded in the 13th century by Robert I de Vieuxpont. The site near the confluence of the Eamont and Lowther rivers had already been chosen by the Romans for a fort called Brocavum. The Vieuxponts were a powerful family of landowners in the north-west of England. When Roger de Clifford married the granddaughter of Robert Vieuxponts in 1269, Brougham Castle fell to the Clifford family. With the start of the Scottish Wars of Independence in 1296, Brougham Castle became an important military base and impressive stone walls and a large stone gatehouse were added. When the 2nd Baron de Clifford was executed as a traitor in 1322 the family's estates became the property of King Edward II, but were returned when Edward III came to the throne. The region was often threatened by the Scots and in 1388 they captured and plundered the castle. The castle was passed down through the Clifford family but got neglected in the 17th and 18th century. By the 1750s, Brougham Castle served only as a source of building stone for the village of Brougham.

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. The Norman conquest of north Cumbria took place in 1092 under the Conquerer´s son William Rufus, who retained Carlisle and Penrith and as demesne. The Norman rulers thereafter held Penrith as a crown estate From 1242 to 1295 Penrith and dhe area around was in the hands of the King of Scots, in return for renouncing his claims to Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland. King Henry III had been reluctant to cede Penrith to the Scots, as it was a good source of Crown income. Tensions between the English Crown's agents and the Scottish agents attempting to defend the rights of the Scottish king and his tenants ocurred Open 7 days a week and great on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@king.street.mini

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. The Norman conquest of north Cumbria took place in 1092 under the Conquerer´s son William Rufus, who retained Carlisle and Penrith and as demesne. The Norman rulers thereafter held Penrith as a crown estate From 1242 to 1295 Penrith and dhe area around was in the hands of the King of Scots, in return for renouncing his claims to Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland. King Henry III had been reluctant to cede Penrith to the Scots, as it was a good source of Crown income. Tensions between the English Crown's agents and the Scottish agents attempting to defend the rights of the Scottish king and his tenants ocurred J Cowper Ltd, aka "Cowper's Chemist", offers healthcare since 1899. In addition to pharmacy services, a fine range of perfumes, skincare and cosmetic products are offered, including gifts for men and women, a wide range of binoculars and hats.

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. The Norman conquest of north Cumbria took place in 1092 under the Conquerer´s son William Rufus, who retained Carlisle and Penrith and as demesne. The Norman rulers thereafter held Penrith as a crown estate From 1242 to 1295 Penrith and dhe area around was in the hands of the King of Scots, in return for renouncing his claims to Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland. King Henry III had been reluctant to cede Penrith to the Scots, as it was a good source of Crown income. Tensions between the English Crown's agents and the Scottish agents attempting to defend the rights of the Scottish king and his tenants ocurred Established in 1742, N Arnison & Sons claims to be the oldest family run clothing retailer in the UK.

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. The Norman conquest of north Cumbria took place in 1092 under the Conquerer´s son William Rufus, who retained Carlisle and Penrith and as demesne. The Norman rulers thereafter held Penrith as a crown estate From 1242 to 1295 Penrith and dhe area around was in the hands of the King of Scots, in return for renouncing his claims to Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland. King Henry III had been reluctant to cede Penrith to the Scots, as it was a good source of Crown income. Tensions between the English Crown's agents and the Scottish agents attempting to defend the rights of the Scottish king and his tenants ocurred The tower of St Andrew's Church dates from the 12th and 13th centuries, with the top stage either added or rebuilt in the 15th century. The nave of the old medieval church was completely demolished in 1721-22 and rebuilt in Georgian style. The "Cheesbrough Clock" was installed in the tower just before the rebuild of 1722 replacing an earlier clock. Its maker, Aaron Cheesbrough from Penrith, was the first domestic clockmaker in Cumbria and the clock which bears his name is dated 1712.

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. The Norman conquest of north Cumbria took place in 1092 under the Conquerer´s son William Rufus, who retained Carlisle and Penrith and as demesne. The Norman rulers thereafter held Penrith as a crown estate From 1242 to 1295 Penrith and dhe area around was in the hands of the King of Scots, in return for renouncing his claims to Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland. King Henry III had been reluctant to cede Penrith to the Scots, as it was a good source of Crown income. Tensions between the English Crown's agents and the Scottish agents attempting to defend the rights of the Scottish king and his tenants ocurred The tower of St Andrew's Church dates from the 12th and 13th centuries, with the top stage either added or rebuilt in the 15th century. The nave of the old medieval church was completely demolished in 1721-22 and rebuilt in Georgian style.

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. The Norman conquest of north Cumbria took place in 1092 under the Conquerer´s son William Rufus, who retained Carlisle and Penrith and as demesne. The Norman rulers thereafter held Penrith as a crown estate From 1242 to 1295 Penrith and dhe area around was in the hands of the King of Scots, in return for renouncing his claims to Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland. King Henry III had been reluctant to cede Penrith to the Scots, as it was a good source of Crown income. Tensions between the English Crown's agents and the Scottish agents attempting to defend the rights of the Scottish king and his tenants ocurred The tower of St Andrew's Church dates from the 12th and 13th centuries, with the top stage either added or rebuilt in the 15th century. The nave of the old medieval church was completely demolished in 1721-22 and rebuilt in Georgian style.

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. Two Viking Age cross shafts and four hogbacks and a small cross found immediately west of St Andrew's Church, known as ‘Giant's Grave’ and ‘Giant's Thumb’ (c. 920), have long given rise to speculation. They appear to be an Anglo-Norwegian fusion of Christian, Celtic and Norse motifs. The grave was opened in the 17th century and revealed human remains, including very long leg bones and a sword. The grave could be the burial place of Owain ap Dyfnwal, King of Cumbria 920-937, but this is just one of several legends and speculations. One of the four sculpted hogbacks. These are stone carved Anglo-Scandinavian style sculptures from 10th- to 12th-century northern England and south-west Scotland. Hogbacks fell out of fashion by the beginning of the 11th century. Their function is generally accepted as grave markers.

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. Two Viking Age cross shafts and four hogbacks and a small cross found immediately west of St Andrew's Church, known as ‘Giant's Grave’ and ‘Giant's Thumb’ (c. 920), have long given rise to speculation. They appear to be an Anglo-Norwegian fusion of Christian, Celtic and Norse motifs. The grave was opened in the 17th century and revealed human remains, including very long leg bones and a sword. The grave could be the burial place of Owain ap Dyfnwal, King of Cumbria 920-937, but this is just one of several legends and speculations.

After the Romans left, the north became a patchwork of warring Celtic tribes. In the 7th century, the region was invaded by the Angles, a Germanic tribe that moved westwards from Northumbria. From around 870, the area was colonised by Vikings from Dublin and the Hebrides and Danes from Yorkshire. Two Viking Age cross shafts and four hogbacks and a small cross found immediately west of St Andrew's Church, known as ‘Giant's Grave’ and ‘Giant's Thumb’ (c. 920), have long given rise to speculation. They appear to be an Anglo-Norwegian fusion of Christian, Celtic and Norse motifs. The grave was opened in the 17th century and revealed human remains, including very long leg bones and a sword. The grave could be the burial place of Owain ap Dyfnwal, King of Cumbria 920-937, but this is just one of several legends and speculations.