Historic Buildings in the Lake District
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Here you will find historic properties ranging from town houses associated with literary or other historic figures, watermills, industrial heritage buildings, townhouses, and more. You might also like to view our list of the major historic houses (stately homes) in the Lake District region.
Tour a historic independent brewery, operating on the site of a Norman castle on the edge of Cockermouth. See how Jennings' real ales are brewed and have a taste in a traditional bar.
Castle Brewery, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, CA13 9NE
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Rydal Mount was the home of poet William Wordsworth from 1813 until his death in 1850, and of his wife Mary until her death in 1859. The house dates to the 16th century, and the interior features many of Wordsworth's personal effects, furniture, and mementoes. The house was purchased by Wordsworth's descendants in 1969 and is occasionally still used by the family.
A591, Rydal, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England, LA22 9LU
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At the southern approach to the historic city centre of Carlisle stands a pair of 1810 round towers known as The Citadel. The towers incorporate defences erected by Henry VIII in 1542 to defend the medieval city walls. The Citadel was later home to Carlisle's gaol and criminal courts.
English Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA3 8SW
Attraction Type: Historic Property - Landmark
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Heritage Highlight: Tudor stonework in the eastern tower
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The Countess Pillar was erected by Lady Anne Clifford to mark the spot where, in 1616, she said goodbye to her mother, Margaret, for the last time. The story deserves a bit more explanation than those bald facts. It seems that when Lady Anne's father, the 3rd Earl of Cumberland, died, all his estates went to his brother, Lady Anne's uncle. Lady Anne believed that she had the right to the estates, and launched a long legal process to retrieve them.
A66, Eamont Bridge, Cumbria, England, CA10 2EA
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This simple Georgian townhouse was the birthplace and childhood home of poet William Wordsworth. Displays give an insight into life in 1770s Cockermouth, with costumed interpreters and interactive demonstrations.
Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, CA13 9RX
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Heritage Highlight: Birthplace of poet William Wordsworth
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