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Wigton is the bustling and thriving centre of the Solway Plain, situated between the Caldbeck Fells and the Solway coast. The Market town of Wigton is an ancient settlement and evolved from a pre-medieval street plan, which can still be traced today. The Romans had a cavalry station, Olenacum, known locally as "Old Carlisle", just to the south of the town. Wigton was in existence by 1100AD when it became a Norman barony gaining it's market charter in 1262. Although the In the middle of Wigton's market place is the George Moore Memorial Fountain built in 1872, of particular interest are the four bronzes around the fountain, the work of the pre-Raphaelite sculptor Thomas Woolner. St. Mary's Church dates from 1788, but there was a church on this site from the 12th century. The appearance of the church owes much to the vision of Rev. John Ford (father of the broadcaster Wigton is the birthplace of the writer Melvin Bragg, who has written extensively on Wigton and its folk (referred to in his writings as Thurston). Sequences from "A Time to Dance" were set in and filmed in the Wigton has shops of variety and quality, most are family owned. The covered market takes place on a Tuesday at the Market Hall. There are many Hotels, Cafes and pubs in the town, which offer meals to suit everyone's tastes. For the energetic visitor Wigton has many facilities to offer, these include a Sports Centre, bowling clubs, tennis and Wigton Swimming Baths. Wigton is ideally situated for cyclists. The John Peel Theatre is a privately owned theatre club and has an extensive programme of events.
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Attractions near Wigton
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Carlisle Race Course
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Carlisle Racecourse is situated at Blackwell on the outskirts of the historic border city of Carlisle. Set in open countryside, the undulating course provides high quality racing every month of the year. |
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Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
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Our combination of permanent displays (many of them enjoyably interactive and 'hands on'), changing exhibitions and exciting events and workshops makes Tullie House a thriving centre of activity. |
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Carlisle Cathedral
(10 Miles)*
The Cathedral, founded in 1122 and battered by centuries of border warfare, was built for the glory of God, and services have been said and sung daily in it for nearly 900 years. |
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town's layout is generally medieval, it's architectural style is Georgian which remains largely intact.
Anna Ford) in the 1950's when he had gravestones laid flat and the interior painted in the present colours. A novelty not to be missed is Highmoor Bell tower - built during the Industrial revolution and completed in 1887 - it played tunes three times daily.
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