Whelp Castle |
| Hob Uid: 13570 | |
Location :
Cumbria
Eden
Kirkby Thore
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| Grid Ref : NY6373025580 |
| Summary : Castle, mentioned in a charter of between 1199 and 1225. `Scarce remains' were seen in 1777. No recent physical evidence found. A square enclosure at High Burwens traditionally said to have been built in the early 12th century from the ruins of a nearby Roman fort. The ruins wer said to have been used to supply stone for the construction of Kirkby Thore Hall. |
More information : (NY 63732558) Whelp Castle (NR) (Site of) (NAT) (1)
Reference to "Whelp's Castle" in a charter dated between 1199-1225. (2)
"...there are now (1777) scarce any remains." The "ruins underground" indicate that it occupied the site of the Roman Fort. (3)
Every trace has now disappeared. (4)
Listed. Said to have been built in the early 12th century and used to build Kirkby Thore Hall in the 15th century. (5) |