Barbon

Barbon snuggles into Barbon dale, home to many native trees and much birdlife. Barbon Beck runs through the small village to join the river Lune. A short distance to the east is Dentdale.

In the 19^th century the village was served by a rail line. Once busy, Barbon saw much change in the 20^th century with many of its businesses and public buildings closed. A 17^th century coaching inn survives to serve the inhabitants and visitors. Historic Barbon manor house was built in the Italian style.

St Bartholomew church was built in 1893 in the Perpendicular style by Paley and Austin. In the 1600s a chapel occupied the site, and the present church retains 17^th century carvings. The east window has an outstanding view of the fells.

An agricultural show and sheepdog trials are held annually in August.

Location Map of Barbon
Barbon is on a minor road just off the A683, three miles north of Kirkby Lonsdale.

Photos courtesy of Andy Wallace

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