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Rose Castle, Cumberland

Rose Castle is a fortified house in Cumberland. Rose Castle was gifted by King Henry III to the Bishops of Carlisle in 1230 and has since been the official residence, palace and battle fortress for 63 successive bishops until 2009 when it was sold. It is within the council area of Cumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1087473.

Place Type: Mediæval House
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.806489,-2.9799476
Grid Reference: NY371461
Police Area: Cumbria
Council Area: Cumberland
Civil Parish: Dalston CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 304157
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rose_Castle,_Cumberland_304157

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