Plague Stone in Grounds of Greengarth Old People's Home

No. 522 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 232 for history. History, 18.3 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A Grade II* listed plague stone standing in the grounds of Greengarth old people's home.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

• History

Facts

Heritage

Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29

Best months

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Getting there

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If it rains

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