Eamont Bridge

On 12 July 927, Eamont Bridge was the scene of a gathering of kings from throughout Britain as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the histories of William of Malmesbury and John of Worcester. Present were Æthelstan, Constantín mac Áeda ("Cosstantin Scotta cyning"), Owain of Gwent ("Uwen Wenta cyning"), Hywel Dda ("Huwal Westwala cyning"), and Ealdred I of Bamburgh ("Ealdred Ealdulfing from Bebbanbyrig"). This is generally seen as the date of the foundation of the Kingdom of England.

There are two ancient sites in the village, namely the earthwork known as King Arthur's Round Table and the much better preserved Mayburgh Henge which is situated between the rivers Lowther and Eamont. Mayburgh Henge was built using stones from one or both rivers. The location between the rivers was probably important when it was built 3000 or 4000 years ago, which protected it from invasion. Both sites are under the protection of Historic England. There was another henge close to King Arthur's Round Table, which is now obliterated. A cup was reputed to have been found at the centre of the King Arthur's Round Table Henge. The gateway from Mayburgh Henge points in the direction of King…