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Hayes Castle, Cumberland

Hayes Castle is a 14th-century mediæval castle in Cumberland. Originally comprising a square plan tower house on a motte with a curtain wall and moat. The moat survives on the north and west sides, but only the north wall of the tower house remains on the motte. It is within the council area of Cumberland.
Historic England Grade II Listed 1335998.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.588545,-3.5470852
Grid Reference: NY 0012 2258
Civil Parish: Distington CP
Council Area: Cumberland CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

GBPN ID: 302359
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Hayes_Castle,_Cumberland_302359

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