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Bewley Castle

A Grade II* Listed Building in Bolton, Cumbria

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Coordinates

Latitude: 54.5843 / 54°35'3"N

Longitude: -2.5464 / 2°32'46"W

OS Eastings: 364784

OS Northings: 521149

OS Grid: NY647211

Mapcode National: GBR BHNF.HF

Mapcode Global: WH92Y.V1MF

Plus Code: 9C6VHFM3+PC

Entry Name: Bewley Castle

Listing Date: 6 February 1968

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1065873

English Heritage Legacy ID: 422650

Also known as: Bewley Castle, Crackenthorpe

ID on this website: 101065873

Location: Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, CA16

County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Civil Parish: Bolton

Built-Up Area: Bolton

Traditional County: Westmorland

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cumbria

Church of England Parish: Bolton All Saints

Church of England Diocese: Carlisle

Tagged with: Castle Episcopal palace Tower house

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Description


NY 64770 21150 BOLTON


5/51 Bewley Castle

6.2.68 II*

Ruin, formerly residence of bishops of Carlisle. Substantial remains of south
end, up to 30 feet high, date from late C14/early C15. Ashlar and rubble,
roofless; one ground floor room retains segmental barrel vault. Remains of 2
garderobes. Various windows survive. For full description, plan, and
photograph see R.C.H.M. Scheduled Ancient Monument.


Listing NGR: NY6478421149

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