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:
Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillMoated site east of Newton ReignyLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellClifton Hall towerRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellKing Arthur's Round Table hengeThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Burn BanksRound cairn north of Four Stones HillLinear stone bank on Askham FellAskham Fell stone alignmentRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationLong barrow on Trainford BrowStone bridge, Cawdale BeckSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemEamont BridgeRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithMayburgh hengeRound cairn on Heughscar HillRing cairn on Knipescar CommonRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Countess PillarRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumLittle Round Table hengeRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stones.
