Blenkinsopp Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Greenhead, England.
The ruins of Blenkinsopp Castle combine a fire-damaged 19th-century mansion with the remains of a 14th-century tower house near Tipalt Burn.
The Blenkinsopp family received permission to fortify their manor house in 1340, leading to the construction of defensive walls and deep trenches.
The castle's name stems from early medieval Cumbric language elements referring to the geographical features of its hilltop location above a valley.
The property currently functions as both a private residence and contains sections open to visitors, including an independently operated inn.
A 1541 survey documented the castle's deteriorating condition, with a decaying roof and weakening tower, leading the family to relocate to other estates.
Location: Greenhead
GPS coordinates: 54.97375,-2.52510
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:45
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