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:
Askham Fell stone alignmentThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldRound cairn on Heughscar HillBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureKing Arthur's Round Table hengeSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleMoated site east of Newton ReignyRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesRing cairn on Knipescar CommonRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleEamont BridgeRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn north of Four Stones HillClifton Hall towerMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellMayburgh hengeStone bridge, Cawdale BeckRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillLittle Round Table hengeRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationLinear stone bank on Askham FellFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillThe Countess PillarTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockRound cairn on Burn BanksSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensLong barrow on Trainford BrowRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery.
