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Castle Howe

Hob Uid: 13207
Location :
Cumbria
Eden
Orton, Tebay
Grid Ref : NY6006005320
Summary : Alleged earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle. Now interpreted as probable natural features.
More information : (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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Source details : OS 6" 1957
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Vol(s) : 1936
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Source details : F1 BHP 01-APR-74
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte And Bailey, Non Antiquity
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence, Uncertain Evidence
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 60 NW 5
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1974-04-01
End Date : 1974-04-01