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:
Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleEamont BridgeRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumStone bridge, Cawdale BeckRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathRing cairn on Knipescar CommonTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootAskham Fell stone alignmentThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmRound cairn on Heughscar HillThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryRound cairn on Burn BanksRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillLittle Round Table hengeRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationLong barrow on Trainford BrowLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillRound cairn north of Four Stones HillCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Countess PillarSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodClifton Hall towerTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationKing Arthur's Round Table hengeSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensMoated site east of Newton ReignyStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneMayburgh hengeRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellLinear stone bank on Askham Fell.
