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Plover Scar LighthousePlover Scar lighthouse sits at the mouth of the river Lune just south of Glasson Dock. Built in 1847 it originally formed one of a pair of
beacons to allow ships to navigate the shallow waters around the Lune estuary as they made their way to Glasson Dock. The other
lighthouse no longer exists but was a wooden structure built on the site of Abbey Lighthouse cottage, and later replaced by a metal frame
strucutre. Both lighthouses were originally equipped with parafin lamps which were replaced in the 1950s with electric lamps. The lighthouse
was repaired and renovated in 2016 after it was struck by a commercial vessel.
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Ribblehead ViaductThe Riblehead Viaduct is part of the Settle to Carlisle railway line and consists of 24 arches that span 400m at a height of 32m.
It was constucted by the Midland Railway company and took 5 years to complete in 1875 by over 2000 workers who lived in a makeshift town setup
around the base of the viaduct that had a school, a pub and even a library. It was dangerous work, and over 100 workers lost
their lives during construction. Nothing remains of the town except a memorial to those that built the viaduct.
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Bay ViewBay View at Bolton-le-Sands is between Carnforth and Morecambe Bay and provides sanctuary for an abundance of
coastal wildlife with its tide pools and mud flats, and views north to Arnside and the Lake District, and south to Morecambe,
Heysahm and Lancaster.
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Killington ReservoirKillington Reservoir is situated by the side of the M6 motorway in Cumbria and is the main source of water for
the Lancaster Canal. It was created in 1819 and supplies around 20 million litres of water a day to the canal. It has two
retaining earth/clay dams and a small 30kW hydro-electric generator installed in 2016 by Community Energy Cumbria.
Good views of the reservoir can be seen from the motorway services on the southbound carriageway.
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Waterside ViaductAlso known as the Lune Viaduct, the Waterside Viaduct crosses the river Lune at Firbank just outside Sedbergh
and can be seen from the 'Dales Way' footpath which passes underneath. Designed by Joseph Locke and John Errington
and built between 1858 and 1861, it spans 162m at a height of 30m and has a distinctive 38m iron bridge in its middle section.
It was part of the Ingleton branch line that fell into disuse in 1967.
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Sunderland PointSunderland Point is at the end of the tidal causeway at the mouth of the River Lune where there is a small
village of around 30 houses and farms. Although part of the mainland it is dependent on tidal access and
becomes isolated during high tides. Once a thriving port in the early 18th century used as an alternative
to the docks further upstream in Lancaster for offloading both slaves and cotton, it was eventually
overtaken by Glasson Dock later the same century. A lasting landmark of that time, Sambo's Grave marks the
resting place in unconsecrated ground of a slave or cabin boy who was left at the local Inn by
his master, and who subsequently died.
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SilverdaleSilverdale is a small town which stands on Morecambe Bay just south of the Kent estuary and is
popular with coastal walkers and bird watchers. It is perhaps best know for Jack Scout Cragg and
Jenny Brown's point which form a headland with views out over the bay. The origin of the name
'Jenny Brown' is unclear and is thought to belong to the farmer's daughter who lived at the farm on
the point around the mid-1600s, although other theories exist. The photos were taken from a cove just north
of the town.
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Egglestone AbbeyJust outside Barnard Castle and next to the river Tees are the ruins of Egglestone Abbey. Dating
from the 12th century, the Abbey was origianlly home to 12 priests from the catholic Premonstatensian Order
in France who wore distinctive white robes that led to them being known as the 'White Canons'. Unlike monks,
priests held services and tended to congregations in local churches. However, living a life of austerity,
the Abbey suffered from both Scottish and English armies and never achieved it's fullest potential,
and was eventually dissolved by Henry VIII in 1540 when it passed into private ownership. It was
abandoned in the mid-19th century and part of the stone was used at nearby Rokeby Park.
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Raby CastleRaby Castle is near Darlington in the north of England and was built back in the 14th century by
Neville family. Charles Neville led the Rising in the North in 1569 but was defeated and executed for treason.
It then passed into crown ownership until 1626 when it was purchased by Sir Henry Vane the Elder along
with Barnard Castle which he stripped to provide material to extend and fortify Raby Castle. Today the
castle is the home of Lord and Lady Barnard and the Vane family, and is open to the public.
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Dallam TowerDallam Tower is a country house with a 150 acre deer park near Milnthorpe in Cumbria. The river Bela
also runs through the grounds before flowing into the Kent estuary and Morecambe Bay. The house dates
back to the late 17th and early 18th century and incorporates an extensive wrought-iron glasshouse at
it's rear constructed from around 9000 panes of glass. The name is somewhat misleading as there is
no tower. The house is privately owned by the Wilson/Smith family and not open to the public.
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