Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, England

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Brief description of site

Muncaster Castle has woodland and a deer park. Other features include an 18th-century terrace and the Himalayan Gardens, created in the early-20th century. The gardens contain one of the largest collections of rhododendrons in the United Kingdom.

Brief history of site

The site of Muncaster Castle was originally occupied by a medieval pele tower. Substantial work was carried out in the gardens in the 1780s, including the addition of hardwood trees in the park and the creation of the terrace. In 1994 the park was hit by storms which felled over 100 trees.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	96	Grid Ref:	SD 103 964
Latitude:	54.35521	Longitude:	-3.381714

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