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Askerton Castle is a mediæval fortified manor house in Cumberland. The castle was built around 1290 and originally was an unfortified manor. The existing hall range dates to the 15th century. Around 1500, two crenellated towers were added to the original range, one at each end of the hall. These are most likely to be the work of Thomas, Lord Dacre (1467-1535) as part of general defence improvements along the border. The castle was renovated by architect Anthony Salvin in the 1850s and later in 1922 by Edmond Warre. It is currently (2023) a farm and the current occupiers raise rare breed cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, and supply organic produce to the local farmers’ markets in Cumberland and Northumberland. It is within the council area of Cumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1087531.
Place Type: Mediæval House
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 55.015862,-2.70472
Grid Reference: NY 5503 6926
Civil Parish: Askerton CP
Council Area: Cumberland CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA
GBPN ID: 299655
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Askerton_Castle,_Cumberland_299655
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Historic England Grade I Listed 1087531.
Place Type: Mediæval House
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 55.015862,-2.70472
Grid Reference: NY 5503 6926
Civil Parish: Askerton CP
Council Area: Cumberland CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA
GBPN ID: 299655
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Askerton_Castle,_Cumberland_299655
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