CASTLE HOWE

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Alleged earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle. Now interpreted as probable natural features.

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(NY 60060532) Castle Howe (NR) (1)

An earthwork which has been supposed to represent a second castle (see NY 60 NW 4). Only remains now are a scarp on the N and W side. (2)

There is now no evidence of a motte and bailey here, although the tradition of 'Castle Howe' persists. The site consists of a spur of
ground which rises gradually from the east and terminates to the north and west in steep natural slopes, which presumably have been assumed to be the remains of a bailey similar to Old Tebay (NY 60 NW 4). The whole is under pasture. (3)

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( 1) Ordnance Survey Map (Scale / Date)

OS 6" 1957

( 2) Royal Commission on Historical Monuments, England 1936 An inventory of the historical monuments in Westmorland

1936 Page(s)225

( 3) Field Investigators Comments

F1 BHP 01-APR-74

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