Penrith in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Penrith Castle

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 11, 2024

1. Penrith Castle Marker

Inscription. In 1396 Ralph Neville was given the Manor of Penrith and thereafter built this castle. Neville was an important figure in the safety of the western border with Scotland, but his castle here was more a place of comfort and luxury than strategic emplacement.

The castle was remodelled by Ralph's heirs. In 1471 it was given to Richard, Duke of Gloucester and future king Richard III.

The remnants of the castle, shorn of richly appointed interiors and a bustling community, preserve traces of apartments, towers, a great hall, kitchens and two entrances.

Erected by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1396.

Location. 54° 39.737′ N, 2° 45.405′ W. Marker is in Penrith, England, in Cumbria. It is on Ullswater Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Penrith, England CA11 7DZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

It is also in British Border Reivers Country.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

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in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Penrith Castle (a few steps from this marker); Home for a Future King (within shouting distance of this marker); Right on Track (within shouting distance of this marker); The Board & Elbow (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Great Dockray (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); A Long Tradition (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sign of the Times (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); A Bustling Market Town (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Penrith.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 11, 2024

2. Penrith Castle Marker

Penrith Castle image. Click for full size.

circa 1902

3. Penrith Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 29, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.