Melkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe Hall

No. 1897 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 553 for history. History, 18.7 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

The remains of the medieval settlement of Melkinthorpe, together with part of its open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe Hall. 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

Within 8 km, best first
Askham HallGrade I listed, 15 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage
The George HotelGrade II* listed, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Greengill CampsiteStay, 22 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping
Crossfells CampsiteStay, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Dog Beck18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Lowther Castle Inn17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Druid's Arms19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Dockray HallGrade I listed, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Alhambra19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkRainy day
Penrith & Eden Musuem19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool14 km from GlenriddingRainy day
Lake district Landscapes19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkArt and galleries