Castles · North West England
The Castle Dairy
The Castle Dairy is a medieval building located in Kendal, Cumbria. The name implies a connection to Kendal Castle and it is possibly the town's oldest continuously inhabited structure. A Grade I list
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Castle Dairy is a medieval building located in Kendal, Cumbria. The name implies a connection to Kendal Castle and it is possibly the town's oldest continuously inhabited structure. A Grade I listed building, it is now a restaurant. The building is located on the north side of Wildman Street, near to Stramongate Bridge, to which it may also have some connection.
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The Castle Dairy is a medieval building located in Kendal, Cumbria. The name implies a connection to Kendal Castle and it is possibly the town's oldest continuously inhabited structure. A Grade I listed building, it is now a restaurant. The building is located on the north side of Wildman Street, near to Stramongate Bridge, to which it may also have some connection.
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Background
History
While the building's original use is uncertain, it may have been a farmhouse or private residence. The name 'dairy' may be a corruption of the word dowry and it has been speculated that the property was the home of a widow at some point. Around 1560, the building was extensively remodelled for Anthony Garnett and numerous dated features remain.
Architecture
The two-storey building's exterior is constructed of coursed rubble with quoins. The interior has a central hall with cross wings at either end. It retains numerous historic features, including carvings, fireplaces and original windows, and the interior has been described as exceptionally well preserved.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3309, -2.7406
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 6EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Official site
- kendal.ac.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: The Castle Dairy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Castle Dairy?
- The Castle Dairy is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 6EN), in the parish of Kendal.
- Does The Castle Dairy charge admission?
- The Castle Dairy typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Castle Dairy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 6EN. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.