Dacre Castle, Medieval tower house in Dacre, England
The castle features a three-sided moat surrounding a sandstone structure with four corner turrets and crenellated walls measuring 66 feet in height.
Margaret Multon commissioned the construction of this fortified residence in the mid-14th century during a period of Scottish border conflicts.
The interior design includes an ornate lavabo in the main hall, reflecting the medieval nobles' emphasis on ceremonial washing before meals.
The castle stands as a private residence 4 miles southwest of Penrith, maintaining its Grade I listed building status since July 1957.
The structure changed function from a defensive stronghold to a farmhouse in the 19th century, when the Hassell family used it for agricultural purposes.
Location: Dacre
Inception: 14 century
Founders: Margaret Multon
GPS coordinates: 54.63160,-2.83647
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:38
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