English Heritage sites near Dean Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
13 miles from Dean 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
17 miles from Dean 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.
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
18 miles from Dean 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
23 miles from Dean 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
27 miles from Dean 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
28 miles from Dean Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
Churches in Dean Parish
St Oswald
Dean
Carlisle
017687 75742
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St Oswald's Parish Church
Dean
Parts of our building date back to the 12th century - the rest has been gradually added, but there is some evidence that a wooden building stood here from Saxon times
The font which stands just inside the Church door is the original Norman one - although the wooden cover was made locally in Victorian times. Also added in the late Victorian era are the various stained glass windows.
The pulpit, lectern, pews and bookcase are additions from the 1960s, manufactured and installed by Robert Thompson of Kilburn, Yorkshire - the "mouseman" - there are over twenty of his carved "mouse" trademark around the building - a continual reminder that it has been a place of "quiet activity" for a thousand years
For visitors wishing to learn a little more about this lovely old place, we provide in Church sets of 5 laminated sheets dealing with a number of topics -
The INTERIOR - a look back at when and how the building was put together - as well as information on its furnishings and other fittings The EXTERIOR - a walk around the outside of the building - the Porch - some headstones in the Churchyard - the Preaching Cross - our three rather special Gargoyles The STAINED GLASS WINDOWS - a more detailed look at our three Victorian Windows - our "Jesus focussed" east and west Windows - plus our "Oswald and Aidan" window - with a bit of the story of those two 7th century saints The MEDIEVAL CROSS SLAB GRAVE COVERS recycled in the 18th century (and earlier) - there are eight interesting examples within the building that are worth a look - and a couple outside And finally a bit of HISTORY of the Parish - some of our past Rectors - and the Schools that have been associated with the Church down the yearsAlthough it's an ancient building, St Oswald's is much more than a monument to the past. It continues to be the meeting place for an active Christian congregation, dedicated to the missionary ideals of St Oswald.
We are fortunately able to keep it open 24 hours a day - a sanctuary of peace - a place for personal meditation as well as hunting carved mice - and as a place for corporate Worship.
Pubs in Dean Parish
Black Cock
Brewers Fayre
Waterloo Lane, Cockermouth, CA13 0QX
(01900) 518997
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