What is recorded here
Brough Castle was built by the de Vesci family in the 12th century and later held by the Clifford family, becoming an important stronghold in the Anglo-Scottish border region. It is remembered for its strategic role in border conflicts and its well-preserved medieval architecture.
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Places near here
Church of St MichaelListed building · 263 yd
Oddfellows HallListed building · 661 yd_on_NW_side_of_B6276_NE_Brough_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7120821.jpg?width=1280)
Milestone (262 miles to London) on NW side of B6276 NE BroughMonument or public art · 1040 yd
Boundary stone, Bullistone CottageMonument or public art · 1049 yd
Thorny HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Belah ScarCliff · 1.3 mi
Barnarm ScarMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Helbeck WoodWood · 1.5 mi
Waterfall on the River BelahWaterfall · 2.2 mi
Pinfold and Goldsworthy SculpturePublic sculpture · 2.7 mi
Waterfall near Swindale HeadWaterfall · 2.9 mi
Long RiggCliff · 3.1 miOther information
Photo: Ian Brereton · CC BY-SA 2.0