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Historic
Background & Attractions
Hundreds
of years ago, the Borderlands - northern Cumbria, Northumberland
and Scottish borders - were ruled neither by English nor Scottish
monarchs, but by the Border Reivers, a ruthless, lawless people
who wreaked havoc and waged bloody tribal warefare, who would
stop at nothing to protect their land, their power, their farms
and families. Raiding, kidnapping, burning, and blackmailing
was the accepted way of life.
New
Pallyards is located in the heart of the much disputed borders.
Previously in Scotland 'The Pallyards' (as the farm was previously
known) is linked to Bonnie Prince Charilie and his failed attack
on Carlisle back in the 17th Century.
Hapily,
life is more civilised these days! But it is easy to imagine
the passioin with which these "debatable lands" were
fought over.
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Carlisle
Castle
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Carlisle
Castle overlooks the historic city of Carlisle. It has
medieval dungeons, passageways and chambers.
It was once home to Mary Queen of Scots.
The castle itself has panoramic views from the Norman
Keep.
It also hosts an exhibition about Bonnie Prince Charlie
and his Jacobite Rising.
Guided tours are available.
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Hadrian's
Wall
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Hadrian's
Wall is the most important monument built by the Romans
in Britain. Internationally celebrated as a World Heritage
site, it is the best known frontier in the entire Roman
Empire, and stands as a reminder of past glories of one
of the world's greatest civilisations. Being there still
invokes a sense of standing at the edge of the world.
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Tullie
House (Museum)
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It
is home to permanent displays some of which are hand's
on and interactive. The venue also provides changing exhibitions
and hosts numerous events which makes it a thriving centre
of activity. There is always something to see or do for
visitors of all ages. Tullie House claim that the main
Art Gallery is the best equipped in the north of England
and presents exhibitions of the highest quality.
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Lanercost
Priory
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The
priory was founded in about 1166 by the Vaux family and
was consecrated in 1169. It housed monks of the Augustian
Order. Much of the stonework used to build the monastry
was taken from Hadrian's Wall close by. The monastry was
completed around 1220.
Marred
by Border raids and Anglo-Scottish wars, the history of
the monastry is anything but peaceful. William Wallace,
Robert Bruce and Kind David II of Scotland have all attacked
and attempted to destroy it.
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Edward I stayed and used Lanercost as a military base
in his reign. Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of monastries
in 1536, and all valuables at Lanercost were confiscated.
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Bewcastle
Cross
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During
the 2nd and 3rd century, a thousand roman men were stationed
here.After the Romans abandoned the fort this Anglian
cross was erected sometime in the late 7th century. The
fact that a cross was built here suggests that the site
had a continuing religious significance
The
Cross in Bewcastle is made of yellow sandstone and stands
14 feet high. The cross head is missing, but the shaft
is still there and is exceptionally well preserved.
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