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WETHERAL PRIORY,
Which was founded by Ranulph de Meschiens in 1088, for eight
monks, and dedicated to the Holy Trinity, St. Mary, and St.
Constantine. It was a dependent under the abbey of St.
Mary's in York; on its dissolution, it was granted to the
Dean and Chapter of Carlisle. Nothing is now left but the
gateway, a square embattled tower of English perpendicular
architecture. Over the very obtuse arch of the gateway is a
watch-room, having on each side a small arched cell with
slit-holes, commanding the approach north and south. The
rest of the site is occupied by farm-buildings.
The tourist may proceed up the river to Armathwaite on
either side; we would, however, recommend him to cross the
water again to Corby, and go from that village up the hill,
passing the lodge of the Castle. On the summit of the hill,
let him stop and take a farewell retrospective view. At the
bottom of the hill is Corby, amongst its smiling gardens,
and orchards, and noble woods; stretching across the glen
are seen the majestic Roman arches of the Viaduct; the
middle ground occupied by the rich holms that extend as far
as Warwick Hall, its
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