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:
Brougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathRound cairn on Burn BanksEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillRound cairn on Heughscar HillFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRing cairn on Knipescar CommonRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockAskham Fell stone alignmentRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellMoated site east of Newton ReignyLinear stone bank on Askham FellMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillMayburgh hengeTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellLong barrow on Trainford BrowLittle Round Table hengeLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleStone bridge, Cawdale BeckBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsClifton Hall towerThe Countess PillarRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodEamont BridgeKing Arthur's Round Table hengeRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotterySt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardLong cairn 330m east of MossthornThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRound cairn north of Four Stones HillRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham Fell.
