Castles · North West England
Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill
In or near Whittington.
Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill — a castle in england north west.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 9.1 km
About
Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill is a named castle in england north west, 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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Place summary
Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill is a historic site located in North-West England. It features the remains of a medieval castle, which provides insight into the region's architectural heritage. The site is recognised for its historical significance, contributing to the understanding of local governance and defence in the Middle Ages. Visitors can explore the remnants and appreciate the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2051, -2.5982
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Postcode
- LA6 2BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 9.1 km
- Official site
- www.cumbriahotelsweb.com
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287857 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill?
- Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2BA), in the parish of Kirkby Lonsdale.
- What is Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill?
- Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill — a castle in england north west.
- How do I get to Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2BA.
- Does Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill charge admission?
- Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kirby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2BA. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.