Egremont Castle, Cumbria
Photo © Chris Holifield, 19 February 2009
Egremont Castle, Cumbria
Photo © Roger May, 25 August 2002
Egremont Castle, Cumbria Photo © Chris Holifield, 19 February 2009 |
Egremont Castle, Cumbria Photo © Roger May, 25 August 2002 |
The original castle was built on a mound above the River
Ehen on the site of a Dane fort by the Normans
after the conquest.
The present castle was built by William de Meschines about 1130-1140 and further
additions were made in the 13th century. It eventually fell into disuse and
became the ruin it is today. The site is now managed by English
Heritage.
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