Castles · North West England
Down Hall moated site
In or near Thursby.
Down Hall moated site — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 4.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Down Hall moated site, the nearest railway station is Wigton, located 4.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA7 0HW. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Down Hall moated site is a scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1007068). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. As such they do not yet have the full descriptions of their modernised counterparts available. Please contact us if you would like further information. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: CU 527 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Down Hall moated site is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance. The site features a distinctive moat, indicative of its defensive architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8628, -3.1185
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Aikton
- Postcode
- CA7 0HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642240 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Down Hall moated site?
- Down Hall moated site is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 0HW), in the parish of Aikton.
- What is Down Hall moated site?
- Down Hall moated site — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Down Hall moated site?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 0HW.
- Is Down Hall moated site a listed building?
- Down Hall moated site is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Down Hall moated site a protected site?
- Yes — Down Hall moated site is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Down Hall moated site charge admission?
- Down Hall moated site typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Down Hall moated site?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 0HW.