English Heritage sites near West Witton Parish
MIDDLEHAM CASTLE
5 miles from West Witton Parish
Middleham Castle is a fascinating place to visit in the Yorkshire Dales. Once the childhood home of Richard III, relive the Castle's illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners.
RICHMOND CASTLE
11 miles from West Witton Parish
With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire dales, Richmond Castle is one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire.
EASBY ABBEY
11 miles from West Witton Parish
In a beautiful setting by the River Swale, Easby can be reached via a pleasant walk from Richmond Castle.
MARMION TOWER
15 miles from West Witton Parish
The fine 15th-century gatehouse of a vanished riverside manor house, with a beautiful oriel window. The monuments of the manor's Marmion family owners grace the adjacent church.
BOWES CASTLE
16 miles from West Witton Parish
The impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
EGGLESTONE ABBEY
17 miles from West Witton Parish
The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.
Churches in West Witton Parish
West Witton: St Bartholomew
Church Lane
West Witton
Leyburn
(01969) 663235
https://www.penhillbenefice.co.uk/benefice
The original church dates from Saxon times. Following major restoration in 1875 only the Saxon north wall and sixteenth century bell tower remain of the earlier building. The restoration uncovered a Saxon carved stone cross in the church wall, which is now on display above the pulpit.
The vestry contains an interesting window depicting the arms of the Abbot of Jervaulx.
The churchyard was consecrated in 1752
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Pubs in West Witton Parish
Fox & Hounds
Main Street, West Witton, DL8 4LP
(01969) 623650
foxwitton.com
Wensleydale Heifer Inn
Very upmarket award-winning former 17th century inn which no longer describes itself as a pub and does not welcome casual drinkers who are not dining or not residents. Now refers to itself as a 'boutique luxury hotel and fish bar', and is a...