Armathwaite Castle

Armathwaite Castle
Armathwaite, Cumbria, England
Armathwaite Castle
Site information
TypeConverted Pele tower
OwnerPrivate
Location
Armathwaite Castle
Location in Eden, Cumbria
Armathwaite Castle
Location in Cumbria, England
Coordinates54°48′20″N 2°46′12″W / 54.8055°N 2.7701°W / 54.8055; -2.7701
Grid referencegrid reference NY506459
Site history
MaterialsStone

Armathwaite Castle is in the village of Armathwaite, Cumbria, England, by the River Eden. Originally built to defend against Scottish raiders in the 15th century, it was converted into a mansion and today is a Grade II* listed building.