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:
Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureRound cairn north of Four Stones HillRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellLinear stone bank on Askham FellRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillRing cairn on Knipescar CommonLong barrow on Trainford BrowRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmKing Arthur's Round Table hengeFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseThe Countess PillarRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellEamont BridgeRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathStone bridge, Cawdale BeckEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillLittle Round Table hengeBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Heughscar HillTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationClifton Hall towerRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleAskham Fell stone alignmentRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmMoated site east of Newton ReignyLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellMayburgh hengeTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterRound cairn on Burn Banks.
