Castles · Scottish Lowlands
St Mungo's Castle
St Mungo's Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Mungo's Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1007147). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details The monument includes most of the earthwork and buried remains of a medieval moated site situated on level ground on the east edge of Bromfield adjacent to St Mungo's Church. The moated site includes a sub-rectangular enclosure surrounded by a partial ditch or moat approximately 3m to 4m wide and 0.5m deep. The northern moat ditch is infilled and does not form part of the scheduled monument. SOURCES PastScape Monument No:- 9505 NMR:- NY14NE1 Cumbria HER:- 600 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: CU 333 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Mungo's Castle is a scheduled monument located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, serving as a remnant of Scotland's medieval heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8114, -3.2827
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bromfield
- Postcode
- CA7 3NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642559 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mungo's Castle?
- St Mungo's Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 3NB), in the parish of Bromfield.
- Is St Mungo's Castle a listed building?
- St Mungo's Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does St Mungo's Castle charge admission?
- St Mungo's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Mungo's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 3NB. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.