Greystoke Castle, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, England
Record Id: 1535
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Brief description of site
Greystoke Castle has a late-18th to early-19th century landscaped park. It also has gardens and ornamental pleasure grounds.
It is now(2007) used as a centre for outdoor activity weekends as well as a conference and wedding venue.
Brief history of site
The gardens and landscaped park date from the late-18th to early-19th century.
Greystoke Castle was rebuilt in the 17th century but the site has been occupied since 1069.
Location information:
Address: Greystoke Castle Estate Limited, Greystoke Castle, CA11 0TG
Locality: Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria
Local Authorities:
Cumbria; Eden; Greystoke
Historical County: Cumberland
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 90 | Grid Ref: | NY 435 309 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.66999 | Longitude: | -2.877575 |
Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Context or principal building: commercial
Site first created: 1768 to 1799
Main period of development: Late 18th century
Survival: Extant
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