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:
Romano-British farmstead at HaweswaterEamont BridgeEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockLinear stone bank on Askham FellRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationStone bridge, Cawdale BeckMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodRound cairn on Heughscar HillRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseThe Countess PillarBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsMayburgh hengeBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationMoated site east of Newton ReignyRing cairn on Knipescar CommonRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellKing Arthur's Round Table hengeRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellClifton Hall towerRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRound cairn on Burn BanksRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmLittle Round Table hengeBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodAskham Fell stone alignmentSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardLong barrow on Trainford BrowRound cairn north of Four Stones HillStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell.
