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Dalton Castle is a pele tower located in Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, constructed in the 14th century as a defensive stronghold. The tower was built by the monks of Furness Abbey to protect their extensive estates and serve as a refuge during border raids and civil unrest. It stands as a compact, rectangular stone structure typical of northern English pele towers, rising several storeys with thick walls designed to withstand attack. The castle remains an important example of medieval monastic fortification and reflects the vulnerability of religious communities in late medieval Lancashire.
Dalton Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020457. View the official record →
Dalton Castle is a pele tower located in Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, constructed in the 14th century as a defensive stronghold. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020457.
Dalton Castle 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 1020457.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Furness Abbey Savignac and Cistercian monasteries: precinct wall, great gatehouse, 'chapel outside the gates', south west gateway and earthworks. (2.2 km), Bow Bridge medieval multi-span bridge (2.5 km), Romano-British farmstead on Little Urswick Crags (3.4 km).
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