Castles · North West England
Burgh by Sands Castle
In or near Burgh by Sands.
Burgh by Sands Castle — former castle in Cumberland, England.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 7.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burgh by Sands Castle, the nearest railway station is Carlisle, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA5 6DA. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Burgh by Sands Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "former castle in Cumberland, England". Coordinates: 54.9232°, -3.0351°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Burgh by Sands Castle was located near the village of Burgh by Sands, Cumbria, England. The castle was located to the east of the village. A fortified manor house is known in the 12th century. A circular tower was added to the house in the 13th century. It was the caput of the barony of Burgh by Sands. Originally held by Robert d'Estrivers, it passed by marriage of his daughter and heiress Ibria to Ranulf de Engaine. It later passed by the heiress Ada to Simon de Morville and then Thomas de Multon. The castle was destroyed in 1339 during a raid by a Scottish army and was never rebuilt. No remains are evident above ground.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.9232, -3.0351
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 7.5 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q99897764 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Burgh by Sands Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burgh by Sands Castle?
- Burgh by Sands Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6DA), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- What is Burgh by Sands Castle?
- Burgh by Sands Castle — former castle in Cumberland, England.
- How do I get to Burgh by Sands Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6DA.
- Is Burgh by Sands Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Burgh by Sands Castle is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Burgh by Sands Castle charge admission?
- Burgh by Sands Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Burgh by Sands Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6DA.