Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLammerside Castle medieval tower house

Lammerside Castle medieval tower house

England
List entry 1019580
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lammerside Castle is a medieval tower house located in Westmorland, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the defensive domestic architecture characteristic of northern English border regions during the later medieval era. As a tower house, it would have served as a fortified residence combining residential and defensive functions typical of its type and period. The monument remains significant as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and building practices in the Lake District and northern Pennine landscape.

Lammerside Castle medieval tower house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019580. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lammerside Castle medieval tower house?

Lammerside Castle is a medieval tower house located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019580.

Who is responsible for protecting Lammerside Castle medieval tower house?

Lammerside Castle medieval tower house 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 1019580.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lammerside Castle medieval tower house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Lammerside Castle (0.4 km), Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House (0.6 km), Giants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House (0.8 km).

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