 The
triangular market place was the centre of the Medieval town of
Wigton, which received its market charter in 1262. On the site
where the memorial fountain now is, stood a wooden Market Cross.
Many of the buildings around the market place are of Georgian
style, and the upper storeys have altered little. In the market
place is an elaborate 19th Century fountain erected in 1872 by
George Moore of Whitehall in Mealsgate, in memory of his wife.
It is built of granite, and features four fine bronze reliefs
of the Acts of Mercy by the Pre-Raphaelite sculptor Thomas Woolner.
On the north side (opposite the Kings Arms) is 'Visiting the Afflicted',
the east illustrates 'Clothing the Naked', the south has 'Instructing
the Ignorant', and the west side has 'Feeding the Hungry'. Above
each bronze is a small granite carving of the face of Mrs Moore,
surrounded by leaves. |
WHEYRIGG HALL HOTEL
 Wheyrigg
Hall Hotel is a family run country hotel and restaurant noted for
its good food - locally, nationally and abroad.
Situated seven miles from the sea and coast line and four miles
from Wigton, the Hall was developed by converting an old farmhouse.
This has now been extended into one of Cumbria's best and most comfortable
eating places. |
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