Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, England
Record Id: 2362
The following is from the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT
Land at Muncaster was granted to Alan de Penitone of Pennington, Lancashire in 1208. The family moved to the area in about 1240. With the exception of a break after the death of the first Lord Muncaster and acquisition by the Ramsden family in the early 20th century, the castle and park have been in the ownership of the Pennington family since that time. The castle remains (1997) in use as a private residence.
People associated with this site
Architect: Anthony Salvin (born 1799 died 1881)
Features
river
River Esk.
garden terrace
Feature created: 1780 to 1789
The terrace was created during the 1780s. In the 19th century yew pillars and box hedge were planted to provide shelter for Mediterranean species.
planting
Feature created: After 1920
Collection of azaleas and rhododendrons.
Plantings
A collection of Hardwoods were planted by John Lord Muncaster during the 1780s.
Over 100 of these trees fell in a storm in 1994.
Planted: 1780 to 1994
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