Warcop

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Warcop is on the east side of the River Eden, where two rivulets meet. There is a 16th century bridge over the river.

"Coppe" means "the top of a hill".


The Warcop family held the manor, with a manor house, Warcop Tower, from the time of King John.


Over the centuries it belonged to a number of other families.

The 12th century Norman church is of red sandstone, added to and restored over the centuries.

It is a cruciform church with a south aisle and transept.

Inside are 15th century roof beams, a 13th century piscina and a 17th century porch.
Once a tower housed bells. At one time the church belonged to Shap Abbey.

Around Warcop the hills are scattered with prehistoric cairns, stones and Roman remains.
Castle Hill, a large fortress, once covered an acre.

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