Castles · North West England
Headswood
In or near Westlinton.
Headswood — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.7 km
About
Headswood is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Headswood is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its distinct architecture reflects the historical significance of the region. The site offers insights into the local heritage and is surrounded by the picturesque landscape typical of the Lowlands. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9612, -2.7772
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irthington
- Postcode
- CA6 4PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287875 (CC BY 4.0)
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Headswood on the Wall
Headswood on the Wall — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
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Turret 57A
Turret 57A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Milecastle 57
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Milecastle 57
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Mile Castle 58
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Camboglanna (Castlesteads)
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Where to eat & stay near Headswood
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Headswood on the Wall
Headswood on the Wall — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
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Irthing Vale Caravan Park
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📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Scotch Arms Mews
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Bleatarn Farm Caravan & Campsite
Bleatarn Farm Caravan & Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
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St Nicholas Arms Public House
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The Andalusian
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Headswood?
- Headswood is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4PE), in the parish of Irthington.
- What is Headswood?
- Headswood — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Headswood?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4PE.
- Is Headswood a protected site?
- Yes — Headswood is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Headswood charge admission?
- Headswood typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Headswood?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4PE.