Brough Castle

Brough Castle

Brough Castle

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  English Heritage 

What is it –  Castle or Fort, Free access, Roman site, Ruin 

When is it from – Medieval

Brough Castle is an impressive, atmospheric, but austere, ruin of a 13th century fortress. It was built in a strategic position on the site of a larger Roman fort, on the frontline of border warfare between the English and Scots. The castle was mostly destroyed in 1174, but much restored by Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century. However, it declined after a fire in 1666 and was abandoned in the 18th century. Church Brough is an attractive part of the village on the south side of the busy A66 road, where the parish church, St Michael’s is situated. This part of Brough is probably older than Market Brough, north of the A66, which was granted a charter in 1330 to hold a weekly market.

 


Address

Church Brough, Cumbria CA17 4EJ 

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