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:
Ring cairn on Knipescar CommonRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRound cairn on Burn BanksStone bridge, Cawdale BeckRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellAskham Fell stone alignmentCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemClifton Hall towerStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellEamont BridgeMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellThe Countess PillarTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureMayburgh hengeThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn on Heughscar HillRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmKing Arthur's Round Table hengeRound cairn north of Four Stones HillTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotterySt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardLittle Round Table hengeRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellLong barrow on Trainford BrowRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodMoated site east of Newton ReignyRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneLinear stone bank on Askham FellRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor Divock.
