The castle on the west bank of the river was originally a pele tower with a large but undistinguished Edwardian extension.

By the 17th century the original chapel had become ruinous but it was rebuilt before 1688 by Richard Skelton of Armathwaite Castle.

It consists of a chancel and nave with a wooden roof and a small western bell turret.

[4] An application to erect a wind turbine on a ridge to the south east of the village was considered by Eden District Council in 2014 and turned down.

[5][6] Another wind turbine application for nearby Aiketgate is being considered by the Harmony Energy Ltd. on land at Barrock End Farm.