Historic Sites

A Short History of Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen has a fascinating history and many interesting old buildings.

Historic sites

Kirkby Stephen and the surrounding area boasts many sites of historic interest, including parish churches and castles such as Brougham, Brough, Pendragon and Lammerside.

Churches

The Parish Church of Kirkby Stephen, known locally as the Cathedral of the Dales, is built on the site on an Old Saxon church and contains many relics including the eighth century Loki Stone, which is one of only two such stones in Europe.