Castle Howe
Castle in Cumbria, England
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Castle Howe is a motte and bailey castle in the town of Kendal, England.
| Castle Howe | |
|---|---|
| Kendal, Cumbria, England | |
The motte of Castle How | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Motte and bailey |
| Location | |
  Castle Howe Location in South Lakeland  Castle Howe Location in Cumbria | |
| Coordinates | 54.3239°N 2.7518°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference SD512923 |
History
Castle Howe was built after the Norman conquest of England, either in 1087 by the Norman nobleman Ivo Taillebois, or by the nobleman Ketel some time after 1100.[1] The castle was designed as a motte and bailey fortification, with a circular motte 11 m high and 48 m wide at the base, and a curved bailey hugging the ridge alongside it.[2]
The castle was abandoned in the 12th century, either by one Gilbert, or by William de Lancaster.[1] The bailey was later destroyed when the area was turned into a park.[3] The remaining earthworks are maintained South Lakeland District Council, with information boards placed at the foot of the motte.[4]