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 Common south of Inscar PlantationThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRound cairn north of Four Stones HillMayburgh hengeRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithStone bridge, Cawdale BeckRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumKing Arthur's Round Table hengeBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterLong barrow on Trainford BrowStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodThe Countess PillarRound cairn on Burn BanksSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationLinear stone bank on Askham FellRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellLittle Round Table hengeTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRing cairn on Knipescar CommonTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellClifton Hall towerRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneAskham Fell stone alignmentBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleEamont BridgeFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootRound cairn on Heughscar HillBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillMoated site east of Newton Reigny.
