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
Lowther Castle LiDAR Map
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Walks in Lowther Castle
Local History around Lowther Castle
There are some historic monuments around including:
Roman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodRing cairn on Knipescar CommonStone bridge, Cawdale BeckMoated site east of Newton ReignyBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellAskham Fell stone alignmentMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayRound cairn on Burn BanksKing Arthur's Round Table hengeStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithThe Countess PillarRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseRound cairn north of Four Stones HillTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleLittle Round Table hengeLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn on Heughscar HillThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryLong barrow on Trainford BrowWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodLong cairn 330m east of MossthornSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryLinear stone bank on Askham FellSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmMayburgh hengeRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnClifton Hall towerMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsEamont Bridge.
