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:
Castlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumLinear stone bank on Askham FellRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithClifton Hall towerBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemMoated site east of Newton ReignyRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleLittle Round Table hengeSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathAskham Fell stone alignmentLong barrow on Trainford BrowRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellKing Arthur's Round Table hengeRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayStone bridge, Cawdale BeckRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotterySettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseMayburgh hengeThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillRound cairn on Heughscar HillRound cairn north of Four Stones HillTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneEamont BridgeRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneThe Countess PillarRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationRing cairn on Knipescar CommonRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Burn BanksLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRomano-British farmstead at Haweswater.
