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Rockcliffe Castle
Hob Uid: 10833
Location : Cumbria Carlisle Rockcliffe
Grid Ref : NY3538061940
Summary : Site of a castle, built between 1485 and 1522, documented in 1539. It was used in the Northern Rising in 1569-70. It was rebuilt circa 1607 and demolished circa 1659. The site is now largely under a road. Foundations and a courtyard pavement were revealed during road widening in 1901.
More information : (NY 3539 6192) Castle (GT) (Site of) (1) The castle was, according to Camden, built not long before he saw it in 1607, and was demolished shortly after 1659. The site is now largely under the riverside road, foundations and courtyard pavement being revealed when this was widened in 1901 because of erosion which also contributed to the destruction of the castle remains. In 1901 there were also traces in the surface of the field to the west of the Hall. (2-3) Earlier castle documented by Leland in 1539. (4) Large tower, always called a castle, built between 1485-1522. Used in the Northern Rising, 1569-70. (5) Listed. (6)

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Source details : OS 6" 1957
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built 1485-1522
Monument End Date : 1522
Monument Start Date : 1485
Monument Type : Barmkin, Tower House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Pre 1607
Monument End Date : 1607
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Monument Type : Tower House, Barmkin
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Demolished 1659
Monument End Date : 1659
Monument Start Date : 1659
Monument Type : Barmkin, Tower House
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 36 SE 2
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