Countess Pillar
A66, Penrith
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her 
mother.
On the low stone beside it, money was given to the poor on each anniversary of her parting. Nearby is the Dolestone, where alms were distributed annually by Lady Anne. Countess Pillar is in the care of English Heritage.
Contact Details
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/countess-pillar-brougham
Countess Pillar
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.
On the low stone beside it, money was given to the poor on each anniversary of her parting. Nearby is the Dolestone, where alms were distributed annually by Lady Anne. Countess Pillar is in the care of English Heritage.
Contact Details
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/countess-pillar-brougham
Miles: 10
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