Penrith Castle

Penrith Castle
Exterior of Penrith Castle and remains of moat, 2008
Site information
OwnerEnglish Heritage
Controlled byWestmorland and Furness Council
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuined
WebsiteEnglish Heritage webpage
Location
Penrith Castle
Location in Eden, Cumbria
Penrith Castle
Location in Cumbria, England
Coordinates54°39′44″N 2°45′26″W / 54.6621°N 2.7573°W / 54.6621; -2.7573
Site history
Built1399–1437
MaterialsNew Red Sandstone

Penrith Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle located in Penrith, in the north-west of England, a few miles to the east of the Lake District National Park.

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