Castles · North West England
Castle How Hillfort
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Castle How Hillfort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle How Hillfort is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Castle How hillfort is a scheduled monument located on a rocky hillock above Bassenthwaite Lake. It features well-preserved defensive earthworks and provides insights into Iron Age social organization and architecture.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bassenthwaite Lake SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BASSENTHWAITE LAKE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle How Hillfort is a prehistoric fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features earthworks that date back to the Iron Age, reflecting its historical significance as a defensive structure.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6661, -3.2395
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wythop
- Postcode
- CA13 9YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4997565173 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle How Hillfort?
- Castle How Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9YE), in the parish of Wythop.
- What is Castle How Hillfort?
- Castle How Hillfort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle How Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode CA13 9YE.
- Is Castle How Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Castle How Hillfort is part of the Bassenthwaite Lake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Castle How Hillfort charge admission?
- Castle How Hillfort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle How Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9YE. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.