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Appleby Castle is a medieval fortification situated in Westmorland, commanding the River Eden crossing at Appleby-in-Westmorland. The castle was founded in the late twelfth century by Ranulf de Meschines and comprises a substantial motte-and-bailey earthwork with stone structures, including the prominent cylindrical keep known as Caesar's Tower, which dates to the early thirteenth century. The fortification served as an important stronghold during the Anglo-Scottish border conflicts of the medieval period and was further developed during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Today, substantial portions of the castle remain uninhabited ruins, preserving the physical evidence of its long occupation and strategic significance within the defensive network of the English north.
Appleby Castle, uninhabited portions is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003276. View the official record →
Appleby Castle is a medieval fortification situated in Westmorland, commanding the River Eden crossing at Appleby-in-Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003276.
Appleby Castle, uninhabited portions is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003276.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement on Holborn Hill (7.8 km), Bowl barrow on Asby Mask (8.4 km), Round cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages (8.9 km).
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