Castles · North West England
Blindcrake
In or near Embleton.
Blindcrake — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Douglas Gemmell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria · 7.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blindcrake is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Blindcrake is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its historical significance is rooted in the region's medieval architecture, though specific details on its era or design are not provided. The site offers insights into Scotland's feudal past.
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Background
History
Blindcrake is on the site of an Ancient Settlement (possibly dating back to the Iron Age), and a mediaeval field system is in evidence in the northwest sector of the village. Its 70-odd houses are spread on either side of the main street through the village and date from the 18th century. Four working farms are currently functioning in the village. There is a village green and a smaller green with a mediaeval well (which has Grade II listed status). The village features regularly in the annual Cumbria in Bloom awards and also holds its own open garden festival – the Garden Safari – in late June. Blindcrake Village won the 1999 Environment Millennium Heritage Award (Green Apple Awards) for…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6960, -3.3000
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Blindcrake
- Postcode
- CA13 0QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Blindcrake (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blindcrake?
- Blindcrake is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0QG), in the parish of Blindcrake.
- What is Blindcrake?
- Blindcrake — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blindcrake?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 0QG.
- Does Blindcrake charge admission?
- Blindcrake typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Blindcrake?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0QG.