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Dockray Hall is a historic house in Penrith, Cumberland. Dockray Hall began life as a defensive Pele tower, built around 1400 as part of the defences of Penrith Castle with a secret tunnel connecting the two. Originally built by the grandfather of Richard III, the then Duke of Gloucester who stayed here in 1471 whilst repair works were undertaken on the castle. In the late 16th century, John de Whelpdale restored/rebuilt the original building and extended it to make the building as it is seen today. Dockray Hall became a coaching inn in 1719, trading under several names, including the 'Gloucester Arms' in honour of its former royal resident. It later operated as a pub and restaurant. It is within the council area of Westmorland and Furness.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1312065.

Place Type: Historic House
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.66314,-2.753588
Grid Reference: NY 5148 3004
Civil Parish: Penrith CP
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

GBPN ID: 319932
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dockray_Hall,_Cumberland_319932

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