Castles · North West England
Aldingham
In or near Swarthmoor.
Aldingham is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority of Cumbria, England. Historically in Lancashire, it is situated on the east coast of the Furness peninsula, fac
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton · 5.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aldingham Castle, the nearest railway station is Dalton, located 5.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA12 9RT. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Aldingham is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority of Cumbria, England. Historically in Lancashire, it is situated on the east coast of the Furness peninsula, facing into Morecambe Bay, and is about 8 miles (13 km) east of Barrow-in-Furness, and 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Ulverston. The parish includes the nearby villages of Baycliff, Dendron, Leece, Gleaston, Newbiggin, Roosebeck, Scales and a number of smaller hamlets. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,187, reducing to 1,105 at the 2011 Census.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aldingham is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority of Cumbria, England. Historically in Lancashire, it is situated on the east coast of the Furness peninsula, facing into Morecambe Bay, and is about 8 miles (13 km) east of Barrow-in-Furness, and 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Ulverston. The parish includes the nearby villages of Baycliff, Dendron, Leece, Gleaston, Newbiggin, Roosebeck, Scales and a number of smaller hamlets. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,187, reducing to 1,105 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book as a separate manor belonging to a local man named Ernulf. The name is thought to be from the Old English meaning 'home of the family or followers of Alda'. Local folklore has it that the village was once much larger—almost a mile in length—but was washed away by the tide. From the early 12th century, Aldingham was the manorial seat of the Lords of Aldingham (later known as the manor of Muchland) and the sites of two early manor houses lie around a mile south of the present village. The first and most visible is Aldingham Motte, which was begun as a ringwork before 1102 by Roger the Poitevin and was later enlarged into a motte and bailey castle…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1300, -3.1000
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Aldingham
- Postcode
- LA12 9RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Aldingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldingham?
- Aldingham is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 9RT), in the parish of Aldingham.
- What is Aldingham?
- Aldingham is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority of Cumbria, England. Historically in Lancashire, it is situated on the east coast of the Furness peninsula, fac
- How do I get to Aldingham?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 9RT.
- Is Aldingham a protected site?
- Yes — Aldingham is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Does Aldingham charge admission?
- Aldingham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aldingham?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 9RT.