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English: Castle remains at Bewcastle. Bewcastle Web Site: A castle was built soon after 1092, using part of the Roman ditch system and probably constructed of timber.
The present stone castle was built, using material from the Roman fort, by one of Edward III's generals, John de Strivelyn between 1340 & 1360. Falling into disrepair under the de Middleton family, it was thought to have been repaired by the Warden of the English West March, the Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III. From the late 15th Century till 1608, it was held for the crown by the Musgraves, who acted as constables. Abandoned around 1640, it was demolished, probably through the time-honoured fashion of pinching the stone for local housing. Until recently the walls were considered unsafe: during 2003 and 2004 English Heritage consolidated and pointed the walls, while trial excavations uncovered part of the courtyard and an internal doorway. To protect against weather, these excavations have been filled in. Access to the fort is free of charge, though unsupervised. We regret that steepness of the defensive ditches and the soft ground make access for those with special needs difficult. A descriptive booklet is available from the nearby farm. Please do not climb on the walls or allow children to do so. |
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| Author | Les Hull |
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