Building of the castle began in stone in 1129. Later the large Peel tower was added. After being badly damaged in the Civil War the castle was abandoned, but it was rebuilt as a large house in the middle of the last century.
Building of the castle began in stone in 1129. Later the large Peel tower was added. After being badly damaged in the Civil War the castle was abandoned, but it was rebuilt as a large house in the middle of the last century.
Private.
Photo "Buildings of Cumbria"
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| 5 miles west of Penrith, on the B5288. |