Castles · North West England
Patterdale Old Castle
In or near Patterdale.
Patterdale Old Castle — a castle in england north east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 9.9 km
About
Patterdale Old Castle is a named castle in england north east, 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: Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Patterdale Old Castle is a historic castle located in North-East England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains, which reflect its long-standing significance in the region. The castle's ruins provide insight into the area's past and attract those interested in history and heritage. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its strategic position and historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5364, -2.9538
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Patterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 9.9 km
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287827 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patterdale Old Castle?
- Patterdale Old Castle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0PY), in the parish of Patterdale.
- What is Patterdale Old Castle?
- Patterdale Old Castle — a castle in england north east.
- How do I get to Patterdale Old Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0PY.
- Is Patterdale Old Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Patterdale Old Castle is part of the Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Patterdale Old Castle charge admission?
- Patterdale Old Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Patterdale Old Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0PY. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.