Kendal Castle, Medieval castle ruin atop a hill in Kendal, England.
The castle remains include surviving walls, one tower, and two complete vaults positioned on a glacial drumlin east of the town center.
The Lancaster family constructed this fortification in the late 12th century as the administrative center for the Barony of Kendal.
The Parr family owned the castle in the 15th century, connecting the site to Catherine Parr, the last queen of Henry VIII.
The castle grounds, acquired by Kendal Corporation in 1897, offer walking paths and dedicated information displays about the medieval structure.
Archaeological excavations in 1951 involved students from Heversham Grammar School working under the direction of J.E. Spence.
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 54.32559,-2.73710
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:42
Quaker Tapestry
508 m
Kendal Parish Church
577 m
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
521 m
Kendal Town Hall
683 m
St George's Church, Kendal
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Museum of Lakeland Life
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The Castle Dairy
633 m
Friends Meeting House
509 m
Lakeland Museum
575 m
Globe Inn
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Unitarian Chapel And Schoolroom To North East Of Number 40
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Cropper Memorial In North-East Corner Of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground
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Ring O'Bells Public House
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Parish Hall
601 m
Post Office
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George And Dragon
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Miller Bridge
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Stramongate Bridge
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Milestones Flanking Steps To Entrance Of Number 128
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80 And 80A, Highgate
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28, Finkle Street
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Dun House
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Number 25 And Entrance To Yard 23
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19, Lowther Street
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Kendal Castle and associated earthworks, and earlier ringwork
72 m
Shop And Adjoining Public Convenience
638 m
Milestone, Highgate main street; by Highgate Hotel
634 m
9, Lowther Street
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