Literary houses · North West England
Lowther Castle Stead
In or near Great Strickland.
Lowther Castle Stead — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 5.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lowther Castle Stead is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. medieval site in Cumbria, England, UK
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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
Lowther Castle Stead is a historic literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1100, it offers insights into the region's literary heritage. The site is significant for its architectural and cultural history, attracting visitors interested in literature and the arts. The surrounding landscape complements the historical significance of the house, providing a contemplative environment for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6099, -2.7464
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Askham
- Postcode
- CA10 2PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Established
- 1100
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661896 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lowther Castle Stead?
- Lowther Castle Stead is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2PD), in the parish of Askham.
- What is Lowther Castle Stead?
- Lowther Castle Stead — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Lowther Castle Stead?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2PD.
- When was Lowther Castle Stead built?
- Built or established in 1100.
- Is Lowther Castle Stead a protected site?
- Yes — Lowther Castle Stead is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lowther Castle Stead?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2PD.