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:
Round cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellMayburgh hengeStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleEamont BridgeRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneKing Arthur's Round Table hengeRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodMoated site east of Newton ReignyRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensRound cairn north of Four Stones HillThe Countess PillarRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockLinear stone bank on Askham FellRound cairn on Heughscar HillRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardLittle Round Table hengeStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleRound cairn on Burn BanksRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmAskham Fell stone alignmentSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodLong barrow on Trainford BrowStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryStone bridge, Cawdale BeckRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodClifton Hall towerRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRing cairn on Knipescar CommonTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRoman road and enclosures SE of Frenchfield.
