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:
Long barrow on Trainford BrowLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootStone bridge, Cawdale BeckStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Heughscar HillRound cairn north of Four Stones HillRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRound cairn on Burn BanksRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellKing Arthur's Round Table hengeBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithClifton Hall towerLittle Round Table hengeEamont BridgeMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRound 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 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillSkirsgill 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 FellBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseMoated site east of Newton ReignyAskham Fell stone alignmentEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryMayburgh hengeThe Countess PillarRing cairn on Knipescar CommonLinear stone bank on Askham FellStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosure.
