Shap Heritage Snapshot
The parish church of St Michael's in Shap dates back to the mid 8th century, though the present building was erected in about 1120. In 1199 the Premonstratensian abbey at Preston Patrick was relocated to Shap, and canons of the abbey served as rectors of the parish church. The local inhabitants may have found the tithes and rents due to the abbey onerous, for there are records of the locals breaking into the abbey.
The Kings Arms Hotel offers high quality accommodation. Situated in the village of Shap in Cumbria on the eastern edge of the Lake District the hotel is the perfect location for exploring the fells of either the Lake District or the northern Pennines. It is convenient for the M6 as … more >> Accommodation Rating:
Conveniently situated in the dramatic Shap Fells, just 5 minutes south of junction 39 on the M6 motorway, Shap Wells is the ideal location for business and pleasure. Though secluded, quick and easy access to the motorway network means that Shap Wells may be reached from many major cities in … more >> Accommodation Rating:
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