Lowther Castle, Penrith, England
Record Id: 2163
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Lowther Castle has a landscape park, flanked on its western side by the river Lowther. The site covers about 600 hectares. The present building has been unoccupied since 1935 and, along with the gardens, has fallen into ruin. A new project was started in August 2007 to consolidate the castle and grounds and use them for recreation, the arts and an education centre.
Brief history of site
The present building dates from 1806 to 1811 but the site has been occupied since the 13th century. The family moved to Askham Hall in the 1950s and the building has remained unoccupied ever since. In August 2007 a new charitable trust was formed to consolidate the site and establish its future.
Location information:
Address: The Estate Office, Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HG
Locality: Penrith
Local Authorities:
Cumbria; Eden; Lowther
Historical County: Westmoreland
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 90 | Grid Ref: | NY 521 238 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.60708 | Longitude: | -2.743077 |
Directions:
4 miles south of Penrith
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: castle
Site first created: 1806 to 1811
Main period of development: Late 17th century
Survival: Part: standing remains
Site Size (Hectares): 600
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