From Roman roads to Victorian railways – Kirkby Stephen's history on display

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, there were rescue excavations at Church Brough in advance of major roadworks. A Roman cemetery was discovered, with cremation burials, whole pots, and pottery fragments. The excavations were carried out by local people and most of the finds have remained in private hands. Two pots are on loan to Penrith Museum, but many pieces will be on display in the Parish Church for the first time. The 'walk' will continue through a replica medieval market to the Victorian era of the railways, with displays of clay pipes, maps, broadsheet verses, early photographs and postcards of Kirkby Stephen. Members of Upper Eden History Society will be at the displays to answer questions and give more information.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

10.00 to 16.00

Sunday 15 September:

12.00 to 16.00

Location & directions

Kirkby Stephen Parish Church, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QX

Directions:

The Parish Church is in the centre of Kirkby Stephen, just off the Market Square. Walk through the Cloisters and the church yard to the main entrance. There is a large, free car park at CA17 4HA, entered from Christian Head, with a footpath leading to the town centre.

Contact on day:

Anne Taylor

Telephone number:

+447773660216

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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