Castles · North West England
Cockermouth Castle
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Cockermouth Castle — Grade I listed castle in Cockermouth, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Cockermouth Castle is located in Cumberland, postcode CA13 9EX. The nearest railway station is Maryport, which is approximately 9.9 km away. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Cockermouth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Cockermouth, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6652°, -3.3623°.
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Heritage listing
Cockermouth Castle (grid reference NY123309) is in the town of Cockermouth in Cumbria on a site by the junction of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent. It is a Grade I listed building and a scheduled monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
J.B. Banks and Son Ltd is a traditional ironmongery and hardware shop in Cockermouth, offering a wide range of tools and household items. The shop also features a museum showcasing historical locks, tools, and the heritage of the local area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cockermouth Castle (grid reference NY123309) is in the town of Cockermouth in Cumbria on a site by the junction of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent. It is a Grade I listed building and a scheduled monument.
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Background
History
The first castle on this site was built by the Normans in 1134. Some of the stone was sourced from the Roman site of Derventio (now Papcastle). Significant additions were made in the 13th and 14th centuries. It passed to the Wyndham family, the current owners, in the 18th century. The castle was the home of the dowager Lady Egremont until her death in 2013.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6652, -3.3623
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cockermouth
- Postcode
- CA13 9EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 1900 822281
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5139587 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cockermouth Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Outer Gatehouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockermouth Castle?
- Cockermouth Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9EX), in the parish of Cockermouth.
- What is Cockermouth Castle?
- Cockermouth Castle — Grade I listed castle in Cockermouth, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to Cockermouth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 9EX.
- Is Cockermouth Castle a listed building?
- Cockermouth Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Cockermouth Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Cockermouth Castle is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Cockermouth Castle charge admission?
- Cockermouth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cockermouth Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9EX. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.