Kendal Castle, Medieval castle ruin atop a hill in Kendal, England.
Kendal Castle is a limestone ruin perched on a hill east of the town center, built on a glacial drumlin formation. Surviving walls, one tower, and two intact vaults reveal the layout of this medieval stronghold.
The castle was built in the late 12th century by the Lancaster family as the administrative center for the Barony of Kendal. It served as a key stronghold for regional control throughout the medieval period.
The castle was home to the Parr family in the 15th century, connecting it to Catherine Parr, last queen of Henry VIII. This noble past remains woven into the stones visitors walk among today.
The site is reached by a walking path that offers views over the town and surrounding landscape. Information boards on the ground explain the key features of the medieval structure.
An excavation in 1951 was undertaken by students from Heversham Grammar School under the direction of J.E. Spence. This early archaeological work helped uncover details about the castle's original construction and use.
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