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Castles in the Lake District
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Brough Castle
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Brough Castle was built around the year 1100 on a hill overlooking the Stainmore Pass and the valley of Swindale Beck. The strategic importance of this site was recognized by the Romans, and the castle is partly built on a Roman fort. The Norman builders of the castle recut a Roman ditch to create a moart around their new castle.
Church Brough,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: The best access is off the A685, turn into Church Brough, and follow the brown sign for the castle to the parking area in the centre of Church Brough. From there, follow the signed footpath a short distance to the castle, located behind the ice cream dair
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| Brougham Castle
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Beautiful romantic ruins situated on the bank of the River Eamont. The core of the castle is the 13th century keep. The indomitable Lady Anne Clifford restored much of the castle in the 17th century.
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Penrith,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, CA10 2AA
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 1½ miles SE of Penrith via a minor road off the A66. There is limited parking on the verge of a side road just across from the castle entrance.
Website: Brougham Castle
Phone: 01768 862 488
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Castle Howe
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It is unusual that a small town can boast two castle, but Kendal is an exception. There are the 13th century ruins of Kendal Castle, and this, Castle Howe, an earthwork motte and bailey fortification dating from the Norman period. There is a small, treed mound, with a monument standing marking the location of the castle keep. Below is a small level area, or bailey. Castle Howe faces Kendal Castle a mile away across the River Kent.
Beast Banks,
Kendal,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Off Beast Banks, easily accessible on foot from the centre of Kendal
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| Dalton Castle
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Dalton castle is a medieval peel tower, or fortified tower, built at the upper end of Dalton in Furness High Street. It was constructed by the abbot of powerful Furness Abbey in the early 14th century following a devastating raid by Robert the Bruce and his Scots. The castle features displays about medieval armour, local history, Furness Abbey, and artist George Romney.
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Dalton-in-Furness,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, LA15 8AX
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: The castle is located in the market square, at the upper end of the High Street. Limited on street parking, but paid parking lots very close.
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Egremont Castle
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The extensive ruins of a 12th century castle built on a hill above Egremont town, overlooking the River Ehen. The castle was built by William de Meschineson the ruins of an earlier Norman motte. The gatehouse is still impressive, and boasts some fascinating herringbone stonework.
Egremont,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Located at the south end of Main Street, in the centre of Egremont.
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Kendal Castle
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The ruins of an early 13th century castle overlooking the River Kent. Two towers and stretches of the curtain wall remain of this, the family home of the Parr's for four centuries. The most famous of the Parr family was Katherine Parr, sixth and final queen to Henry VIII. Footpaths lead through fields and woods below the hill, making for enjoyable walks. One mile away is Castle Howe, an earthwork Norman motte and bailey fortification.
Castle Road,
Kendal,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Situated on a hill overlooking Kendal town. Easy access on foot. Open at any time in daylight.
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| Muncaster Castle
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14th century beginnings much modified in 18th and 19th century. Genial clutter in the library and dressing room, heavily panelled rooms throughout.
Garden: Scafell Pike, England's tallest peak, overlooks the grounds of Muncaster Castle, 77 acres of woodland gardens. Head out for the 3-hour wild walk, explore the Himalayan foothills (well, a botanic recreation of them in the Sino-Himalayan garden!) or visit the Owl Centre or the Meadow Vole maze.
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Ravenglass,
Cumbria,
England, CA18 1RQ
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: in Muncaster, just S of the A595
Website: Muncaster Castle
Email: info@muncaster.co.uk
Phone: 01229 717 614
Fax: 01229 717 010
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Sharrow Bay Hotel
The award-winning 3 Red Star Sharrow Bay is known to discerning travellers the world over who return again and again to this magnificent lakeside hotel. The late Francis Coulson arrived in 1948, and he was joined by the late Brian Stack in 1952. The partnership flourished to make Sharrow Bay … more >>
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Appleby Manor Country House Hotel
Situated just a short distance from the Lake District, the North Pennines and the North Yorkshire Dales, this charming country house hotel is set in its own grounds overlooking Appleby Castle. It has an AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, with a fine selection of wines and malt whiskey. There is also … more >>
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