Archaeological sites · North West England
Castlesteads
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Castlesteads — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castlesteads is a archaeological 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castlesteads is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features remnants of a medieval fortification, providing insights into the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6192, -2.7466
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Sockbridge and Tirril
- Postcode
- CA10 2LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/1829825717 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlesteads?
- Castlesteads is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2LG), in the parish of Sockbridge and Tirril.
- What is Castlesteads?
- Castlesteads — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castlesteads?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2LG.
- Is Castlesteads a protected site?
- Yes — Castlesteads is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Castlesteads free to visit?
- Yes, Castlesteads is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castlesteads?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2LG.