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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: NY 3711 4617
Civil Parish: Dalston CP
Council Area: Cumberland CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

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

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