Brough Castle
Church Brough, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4EJ.
The starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding the strategic Stainmore Pass,
on the site of a Roman fort.
Frequently the target of Scots raids, its towering keep dates from about 1200. More comfortable living quarters were later added by the Clifford family, only to be accidentally burnt following a 'great Christmas party' in 1521.
Like so many other castles in the region, Brough was restored in the 17th century by Lady Anne Clifford, traces of whose additions can still be seen.
Free entry.
Contact Details
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/brough-castle/
Brough Castle
The starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding the strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.
Frequently the target of Scots raids, its towering keep dates from about 1200. More comfortable living quarters were later added by the Clifford family, only to be accidentally burnt following a 'great Christmas party' in 1521.
Like so many other castles in the region, Brough was restored in the 17th century by Lady Anne Clifford, traces of whose additions can still be seen.
Free entry.
Contact Details
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/brough-castle/
Miles: 10
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