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Naworth Castle
Naworth Castle — Grade I listed castle in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 2.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Naworth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9560°, -2.6887°.
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Heritage listing
Naworth Castle, also known or recorded in historical documents as "Naward", is a castle in Cumbria, England, near the town of Brampton. It is adjacent to the A69 road from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle, about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Brampton. It is on the opposite side of the River Irthing to, and just within sight of, Lanercost Priory where the Dacre and Howard families are buried or have their memorials, although some are buried at Carlisle Cathedral. Naworth was the seat of the Barons Dacre and is now that of their cognatic descendants, the Earls of Carlisle, who belong to the prominent Howard family.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Naworth Castle, also known or recorded in historical documents as "Naward", is a castle in Cumbria, England, near the town of Brampton. It is adjacent to the A69 road from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle, about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Brampton. It is on the opposite side of the River Irthing to, and just within sight of, Lanercost Priory where the Dacre and Howard families are buried or have their memorials, although some are buried at Carlisle Cathedral. Naworth was the seat of the Barons Dacre and is now that of their cognatic descendants, the Earls of Carlisle, who belong to the prominent Howard family. It is a Grade I listed building and was an impregnable fortress for the Dacres, where they retreated in times of trouble.
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Background
History
Formerly a stronghold of the Lord Wardens of the Marches, Naworth is a medieval castle set in border country. The castle is thought to have mid 13th-century origins (possibly a peel tower), in the form of a square keep and bailey. The current castle dates back to the early 14th century. It was first mentioned in 1323, and in 1335, a licence to crenellate was granted to Ralph Dacre during the reign of Edward III. Subsequently, it was extended by generations of Dacres. The family was long established in Cumberland, where they were famous for their exploits in checking the depredations of the Scots. Through marriage, the Dacres were related to many other northern families including the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9560, -2.6887
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Brampton
- Postcode
- CA8 2HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Phone
- +44 16977 3229
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.naworth.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530474 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Naworth Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Naworth Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1485110.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Naworth Castle?
- Naworth Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2HF), in the parish of Brampton.
- Is Naworth Castle a listed building?
- Naworth Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Naworth Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Naworth Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Naworth Castle charge admission?
- Naworth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Naworth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2HF.