Historic houses · North West England
Castlegate House
In or near Blindbothel.
Castlegate House — house in Cockermouth, Allerdale, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castlegate House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Cockermouth, Allerdale, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6650°, -3.3605°.
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Official information
J.B. Banks and Son Ltd is a traditional ironmongery and hardware shop located in Cockermouth, offering a wide range of tools and household items. The venue also features a museum showcasing a collection of historical locks and tools, along with exhibits related to the shop's heritage and local history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castlegate House is a historic house located in Cockermouth, in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a Grade II* listed building, notable for its architectural significance. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Derwent and its tributaries.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6650, -3.3605
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cockermouth
- Postcode
- CA13 9HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 1900 822281
Sources
- wikidata: Q17541079 (CC0)
- commons: Castlegate House (2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlegate House?
- Castlegate House is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9HA), in the parish of Cockermouth.
- What is Castlegate House?
- Castlegate House — house in Cockermouth, Allerdale, England, UK.
- How do I get to Castlegate House?
- The nearest town is Blindbothel. Drivers can use postcode CA13 9HA.
- Is Castlegate House a listed building?
- Castlegate House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Castlegate House a protected site?
- Yes — Castlegate House is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Castlegate House free to visit?
- Yes, Castlegate House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castlegate House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9HA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.