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Kirkoswald, Cumbria

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A small village known for its ruined castle. The ruins are now overgrown, but the traces of the moat are clearly visible, and one crumbling tower still stands. The small, two-aisled 12th century church is unusual in that it has a detached bell tower situated 200 feet away on the top of a hill overlooking the village. The tower may have been built in such an odd position in order to better warn villagers of approaching Scottish raiders. St Oswald's Well is built into the wall of the church, and it is thought that the source of the well is a stream running under the nave of the church.
Kirkoswald, Cumbria, England

About Kirkoswald
Attraction Type: Town
Location: 3 miles north of Great Salkeld on the B6413
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Nearest Towns and Villages Great Salkeld - 2.6 miles away Edenhall - 5.5 miles away Penrith - 7.5 miles away Pooley Bridge - 11.7 miles away Carlisle - 12.4 miles away Caldbeck - 14.5 miles away Appleby - 16.8 miles away Burgh-by-Sands - 18 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Manor Hall - 1.1 miles from Kirkoswald Kirkoswald, Cumbria Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £1125

Garden of Eden - 1.1 miles from Kirkoswald Kirkoswald, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £375

Butlers Loft - 1.1 miles from Kirkoswald Kirkoswald, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £375

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Nearest Hotels

Edenhall Country Hotel - 5.6 miles from Kirkoswald Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £60.00

Roundthorn Country House - 6.6 miles from Kirkoswald Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £77.50

Bank House Bed and Breakfast - 6.9 miles from Kirkoswald Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £72.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Glendale Guest House - 7.2 miles from Kirkoswald Penrith, Cumbria From: £35.00

The Weary - 8.3 miles from Kirkoswald Carlisle, Cumbria From: £110.00

String of Horses Inn - 8.9 miles from Kirkoswald Carlisle, Cumbria From: £50.00

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Penrith
Tourist Information Centre
Robinsons School
Middlegate
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 7PT
Tel: 01768 867466
Fax: 01768 891754
Email: pen.tic@eden.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visiteden.co.uk/
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