Lacra Old Kirk medieval dispersed settlement and associated lynchets 800m and 830m NNE of Bankfield House

No. 1868 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 524 for history. History, 22.3 km from Coniston, just outside the Lake District National Park.

The remains of a medieval dispersed settlement known as Lacra Old Kirk, with associated lynchets, near Bankfield House. It is a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.56 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Lakeland Outdoor ClubStay, 25 km from Coniston, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

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Miners Arms23 km from ConistonFood and pubs
Curry Spice22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Clocktower22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Bear On The Square22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

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Port Haverigg Wakepark23 km from Coniston, just outside the parkRainy day
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
The Beggar's Theatre22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Millom Recreation Centre22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkRainy day