This romantic ruin, set amongst the Vale of Mallerstang’s scenic beauty, has a rich history and many associated legends. Said to have once been the fortress of Uther Pendragon of Arthurian legend, the tale goes that Uther and 100 of his men were killed when Saxon invaders poisoned the well. Whether this is just fanciful fiction, we may never know.

What we do know is that a castle was built here in the late 12th century and came into the stewardship of the Clifford family. Raids by the Scots and a couple of fires ruined the fortress during the 16th century. Lady Anne Clifford oversaw renovations during the 17th century, but the castle fell into disuse once more after her death.

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Elevation 300 m

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Location: Mallerstang, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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