Yealand Conyers

The village of Yealand is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a limestone area, well wooded and rich in wildlife. Local walks afford impressive views of Morecambe Bay, the Lakeland Fells and The Pennines. Within a few miles are castles, Pele Towers and Stately Homes. Within the Parish is Leighton Hall, with its origins dating back to 1246. This has been a Catholic stronghold and during the period of Catholic persecution, a priest was frequently hidden within the walls. The Catholic Church of St. Mary was consecrated in 1852, although there had been a previous building since 1782.