Castles · North West England
Pennington, Cumbria
In or near Swarthmoor.
Pennington, Cumbria — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pennington, Cumbria is a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pennington is a castle located in Cumbria, North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
In the early 1870s, Pennington was described as: It is thought that the name of Pennington came from the aristocratic family who inhabited Muncaster Castle a few miles away. The name likely arose from the Pennines chain of mountains that run through Northern England and Cumbria. When put together, the British word "pennig" (little hill) and the Saxon word "ton" (town) makes Pennington. Traditionally Muncaster Castle was always the seat of the Lord Pennington, whose history includes Sir William Pennington, Duke of Hertford. The Pennington family still has links to Muncaster, with the majority of the remaining descendants living in West Yorkshire. There are a set of stocks outside the church…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1833, -3.1333
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Pennington
- Postcode
- LA12 0JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Pennington, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pennington, Cumbria?
- Pennington, Cumbria is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 0JN), in the parish of Pennington.
- What is Pennington, Cumbria?
- Pennington, Cumbria — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pennington, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 0JN.
- Is Pennington, Cumbria a protected site?
- Yes — Pennington, Cumbria is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Does Pennington, Cumbria charge admission?
- Pennington, Cumbria typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pennington, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 0JN.