Castles in the Lake District
A ruined 12th-century castle standing on a rise above a bend in the River Eden, below Wild Boar Fell in the southern Eden Valley. Pendragon Castle is associated with the legends of King Arthur.
B6259, Outhgill, Eden Valley, Cumbria, England
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A ruined 14th-century castle of red sandstone, in the centre of Penrith. The castle was begun in the late 14th century by Ralph Neville, as a defence against Scottish raids. It was later expanded and strengthened by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) who created a sumptuous residence here.
Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 7EA
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Heritage Highlight: The 15th century Red Tower, built by Richard Neville, Earl of Salisbury
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Piel Castle is a ruined 14th-century fortress standing on an island at the entrance to Barrow-in-Furness harbour and easily visible across Morecambe Bay. The castle is composed of a very imposing stone keep, with inner and outer baileys and extensive curtain walls surrounded by two ditches.
Piel Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, LA13 0QN
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Heritage Highlight: The striking 14th-century keep
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