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.

http://www.lowthercastle.org/

Created: 27  November  2016  Edited: 29  November  2023

Lowther Castle

Lowther Castle LiDAR Map

A LiDAR Map showing the area around Lowther Castle

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Walks in Lowther Castle

Local History around Lowther Castle

There are some historic monuments around including:

Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneMayburgh hengeRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseAskham Fell stone alignmentThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationMelkinthorpe 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, PenrithRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleKing Arthur's Round Table hengeRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesLinear stone bank on Askham FellThe Countess PillarRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn north of Four Stones HillStone bridge, Cawdale BeckTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillLittle Round Table hengeRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmLong barrow on Trainford BrowThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureRound cairn on Heughscar HillBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellEamont BridgeRound cairn on Burn BanksRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRing cairn on Knipescar CommonWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellLong cairn 330m east of MossthornSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemMoated site east of Newton ReignyBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationClifton Hall tower.

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