Castles · North West England
Kirkoswald Castle
In or near Kirkoswald.
Kirkoswald Castle — Castle in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Kirkoswald Castle is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Lazonby and Kirkoswald, which is 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA10 1DQ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Kirkoswald Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Castle in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7621°, -2.6861°.
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Heritage listing
Kirkoswald Castle is located to the southeast of the village of Kirkoswald, Cumbria, England. It is built from Penrith red sandstone and is still partially standing.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Kirkoswald Castle is a historic site located in Cumbria, England, featuring the remains of a fortified manor house. Visitors can see the ruins, including a moat and some standing structures, which are situated on farmland and accessible via a public footpath.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kirkoswald Castle is located to the southeast of the village of Kirkoswald, Cumbria, England. It is built from Penrith red sandstone and is still partially standing.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A royal licence to crenellate a manor house standing on the site (belonging to Hugh de Morvile) was granted by King John in 1201. In 1314 it was destroyed by the Scots and rebuilt 3 years later in 1317. In 1485 it was greatly expanded and a moat was added. After the death of Thomas Dacre, 2nd Baron Dacre in 1525 the stained glass, panelling and beamed ceilings were moved to Naworth Castle. It was dismantled between 1610 and 1688. The castle was first listed on 27 December 1967.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.7621, -2.6861
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkoswald
- Postcode
- CA10 1DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6415799 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkoswald Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kirkoswald Castle, near Lazonby, Lake District, England (LOC).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kirkoswald War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Market Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Kirkoswald
Towns & cities · 0.6 km
Mains Farm
Campsites · 1.1 km
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Lazonby
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Glassonby
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Glassonby Circle
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Lacy's Caves
Caves · 2.8 km
Glassonby
Villages · 3.0 km
Scales Rigg
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Aikton Castle
Literary houses · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Kirkoswald War Memorial
Kirkoswald War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Market Cross
Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 5Campsites · North West England
Mains Farm
Mains Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Lazonby Pool Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Kirkoswald Castle
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Mains Farm
Mains Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Lazonby Pool Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Melmerby Holiday Park
Melmerby Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkoswald Castle?
- Kirkoswald Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1DQ), in the parish of Kirkoswald.
- What is Kirkoswald Castle?
- Kirkoswald Castle — Castle in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Kirkoswald Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1DQ.
- Is Kirkoswald Castle a listed building?
- Kirkoswald Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirkoswald Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkoswald Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Kirkoswald Castle charge admission?
- Kirkoswald Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kirkoswald Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1DQ.