Castles · North West England
Tempietto, Corby Castle
In or near Carlisle.
Tempietto, Corby Castle — Grade I listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tempietto at Corby Castle, the nearest railway station is Wetheral, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for the site is CA4 8EZ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Tempietto, Corby Castle is a Grade I listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1335537). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details WETHERAL GREAT CORBY NY 45 SE 9/146 Tempietto , Corby Castle (formerly 1. 4. 57. listed under Corby Castle) I Garden folly. Early C18 for Thomas Howard of Corby Castle. Stone walls, stucco, slate roof and stone chimney. In the form of a Tuscan temple. Stone steps with stone piers surmounted by carved balls, lead to portico supported by 4 Tuscan columns on square bases with moulded entablature. Carving of draped figures with fish-like tails in pediment above. Gabled roof has round stone chimney stack to south gable. Entrance has moulded surround with entablature and heavily dentilled pediment: interior of portico has plain stucco walls with moulded plaster ceiling: door of 6 panels. 2 vaulted chambers beneath with 2 entrances from west, have plank doors, one with initials P.H.H. cut through it: side window above, has wooden casements with square leaded lights, but a similar window in east wall has been filled. Interior of single room, walls of painted panels of Alpine scenes by Matthew Nutter of Carlisle, 1832, and painted roundel to ceiling. Building appears on an engraving of 1729 and as Thomas Howard succeeded to the estate in 1708, it must have been built between those dates. Terminates a garden riverside walk from Corby Castle. Interior and exterior views; Country Life, 7 January 1954, p.35. Listing NGR: NY4681753561 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 77728 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tempietto, located at Corby Castle in the Scottish Lowlands, is a Grade I listed building. This distinctive structure exemplifies significant architectural heritage in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8740, -2.8303
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wetheral
- Postcode
- CA4 8EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 1.1 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tempietto, Corby Castle?
- Tempietto, Corby Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 8EZ), in the parish of Wetheral.
- What is Tempietto, Corby Castle?
- Tempietto, Corby Castle — Grade I listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tempietto, Corby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 8EZ.
- Is Tempietto, Corby Castle a listed building?
- Tempietto, Corby Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Tempietto, Corby Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Tempietto, Corby Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Tempietto, Corby Castle charge admission?
- Tempietto, Corby Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tempietto, Corby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 8EZ.