Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Brackenhill Tower
Brackenhill Tower is a peel tower, in the parish of Arthuret, in Cumbria, just north of the River Lyne. The site is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Kirklinton and 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Longtown, o
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Brackenhill Tower is a peel tower, in the parish of Arthuret, in Cumbria, just north of the River Lyne. The site is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Kirklinton and 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Longtown, or 10 miles (16 km) north of Carlisle and 8 miles (13 km) east of Gretna Green, and is a good defensive position, with ravines to the north and south. Extensions were added in the 18th and 19th centuries, but the original tower has had little alteration. It is the only remaining example of a Scottish tower house south of the border with England, and became a Grade II* listed building in 1957.
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From the Wikipedia article
Brackenhill Tower is a peel tower, in the parish of Arthuret, in Cumbria, just north of the River Lyne. The site is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Kirklinton and 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Longtown, or 10 miles (16 km) north of Carlisle and 8 miles (13 km) east of Gretna Green, and is a good defensive position, with ravines to the north and south. Extensions were added in the 18th and 19th centuries, but the original tower has had little alteration. It is the only remaining example of a Scottish tower house south of the border with England, and became a Grade II* listed building in 1957.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0168, -2.8682
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Arthuret
- Postcode
- CA6 5TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- wikipedia: Brackenhill Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brackenhill Tower?
- Brackenhill Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 5TU), in the parish of Arthuret.
- Does Brackenhill Tower charge admission?
- Brackenhill Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Brackenhill Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 5TU. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.