Orthwaite Castle How

Has been described as a Rejected Uncertain

There are no visible remains

NameOrthwaite Castle How
Alternative Names
Historic CountryCumberland
Modern AuthorityCumbria
1974 AuthorityCumbria
Civil ParishIreby and Uldale

Possible site of a castle, indicated by the site name ''Castle How'' shown on OS map. (Lake District National Park HER).

Gatehouse Comments

Clearly a name given to an isolated hill with no real suggestion of a medieval fortification.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceNY256341
Latitude54.6972007751465
Longitude-3.154629945755
Eastings325600
Northings534100
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