Raisgill is an historic spot. Manorial courts, to regulate the use of the commons, were held at Raisgill Hall until the 18th century. There is an ancient tumulus nearby but there is little to see. There has long been a crossing point on the Lune, here at the end of the limestone country, before the river turns south through Tebay Gorge. Raisbeck comes down past the hall to join the Lune just above the modern road bridge. Sandstone layers are clearly visible in the river bed. The bench has this inscription:
“Go softly by this riverside for when you would depart you’ll find it’s ever winding tied and knotted round your heart”
There is also a splendid lime kiln by the road, a short way north of the bridge. The inner brick lined kiln is still mostly intact. Unfortunately, the external limestone structure is showing many signs of imminent collapse. Best to keep well away. Kilns are found virtually everywhere limestone is located. They produced lime for use in building and for 'sweetening' the fields to improve yields.
The cache is on the road side, no need to enter the field, and you get a good view of the kiln. Best parking is by the bridge. The cache is not in the wall.