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. Marker is on Ullswater Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Penrith, England CA11 7DZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to Penrith Castle (a few steps from this marker); Home for a Future King (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Dockray (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St Andrew's Churchyard (approx. 0.4 kilometers

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away); The Castle of Robert de Vieuxpont (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); The Keep in the 14th Century (approx. 2.6 kilometers away).

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 33 times since then. 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.