Lowther Castle by munki-boy
Lowther Castle
Lowther Castle is in The Lake District National Park in England.
In the late 17th century John Lowther, 1st Viscount Lonsdale rebuilt the family home, then known as Lowther Hall, on a grand scale. The current building is a castellated mansion which was built by Robert Smirke for William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale between 1806 and 1814, and it was only at that time that Lowther was designated a “castle”. The ruins of the historic, Grade 2 listed Lowther Castle, are a being made safe for public access but are currently available to view from outside a perimeter fence. The massive building is very impressive and well worth a visit.
The site also includes a “lost” garden which is also currently being restored, but is a great explore in its present overgrown state, if like me you enjoy that sort of place, it’s a good idea to visit now before the restoration is completed. The whole garden and surroundings are fully accessible as part of the admission fee.
The transformation of the historic castle and gardens at Lowther in the Lake District National Park is well underway and the gardens and grounds are now open.
Lowther Castle was undergoing a complete restoration when we first visited in 2012. Now in 2018 the Castle and grounds look very different after the transformation.
Created: 27 November 2016 Edited: 29 November 2023
Lowther Castle
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Walks in Lowther Castle
Local History around Lowther Castle
There are some historic monuments around including:
Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Countess PillarTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRound cairn on Burn BanksWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodStone bridge, Cawdale BeckSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardKing Arthur's Round Table hengeSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRound cairn north of Four Stones HillSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellLittle Round Table hengeRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnMoated site east of Newton ReignyBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRing cairn on Knipescar CommonRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneLong barrow on Trainford BrowTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureLinear stone bank on Askham FellRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellEamont BridgeRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseRound cairn on Heughscar HillClifton Hall towerAskham Fell stone alignmentRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleMayburgh hengeRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of Brovacum.
