Castles · North West England
Irthington
In or near Westlinton.
Irthington — a castle in scotland lowlands.
The Carlisle Kid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.3 km
About
Irthington 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
Irthington is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its historical significance is marked by its strategic position and architectural features. The castle presents an example of medieval fortifications in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the area's history and heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9457, -2.7832
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irthington
- Postcode
- CA6 4NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287291 (CC BY 4.0)
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Irthington Mill
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Campsites · 1.7 km
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Irthington Castle
Irthington Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Irthington War Memorial
Irthington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Mile Castle 58
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Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Headswood on the Wall
Headswood on the Wall — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Irthing Vale Caravan Park
Irthing Vale Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Scotch Arms Mews
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Bleatarn Farm Caravan & Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · North West England
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B
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Places to eat & drink
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St Nicholas Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Irthington?
- Irthington is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4NR), in the parish of Irthington.
- What is Irthington?
- Irthington — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Irthington?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4NR.
- Is Irthington a protected site?
- Yes — Irthington is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Irthington charge admission?
- Irthington typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Irthington?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4NR.