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Clifton Hall

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Clifton Hall is a 15th century pele tower, or fortified house, located in a small village south of Penrith. The pele is the only remaining part of a much larger manor owned by the Wybergh family. The tower was ransacked by Jacobite soldiers on the eve of the Battle of Clifton Moor in 1745, the last battle fought on British soil.

Excavations have revealed that there was a hall and cross wing here as early as the late 14th century, possibly built by Elainor Engaine or her son William Wyberg. That early structure was replaced by the current tower in the late 15th or early 16th century. The house was extended several times in the 17th and 18th centuries, but the hall was destroyed in the early 19th century, leaving only the pele tower standing.

The tower stands three stories high. It is crenellated all around, and there is a turret in the southwest corner. The interior floors have ben largely removed, allowing visitors to see the 'bones' of the building, including a wonderful timber ceiling and rafter system. There are several fireplaces remaining, and the overall layout of the rooms is easy to make out. In all, Clifton Hall provides a good glimpse into life in a medieval fortified house.

The tower is open at any reasonable time. It is located within Clifton Hall Farm, a 19th century farmhouse which incorporates an inscribed Roman memorial slab into one wall.
Clifton, Cumbria, England

About Clifton Hall
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Signposted from the A6 opposite the church. Limited parking in a layby near the church, east side of the A6.
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Clifton Hall

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Broad Ing Cottage - 2.1 miles from Clifton Hall Tirril, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £375

Meadow Cottage - 4.4 miles from Clifton Hall Newton Reigny, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £245

Windale - 6.1 miles from Clifton Hall Great Salkeld, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £365

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The White House Experience - 0.4 miles from Clifton Hall Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £33.00

Clifton Hill Hotel - 0.5 miles from Clifton Hall Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £40.00

North Lakes Hotel and Spa - A Shire Hotel - 1.8 miles from Clifton Hall Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £70.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Queens Head Inn - 1.9 miles from Clifton Hall Penrith, Cumbria From: £45.00

Glendale Guest House - 2.4 miles from Clifton Hall Penrith, Cumbria From: £35.00

The Brackenrigg Inn - 5.6 miles from Clifton Hall Penrith, Cumbria From: £38.00

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Penrith
Tourist Information Centre
Robinsons School
Middlegate
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 7PT
Tel: 01768 867466
Fax: 01768 891754
Email: pen.tic@eden.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visiteden.co.uk/
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