Castle Carrock Hallsteads

In the civil parish of Castle Carrock. In the historic county of Cumberland (Modern Authority of Cumbria, 1974 county of Cumbria).

Suggested Alternative site of Castle Carrock Castle. Marked 'Hallsteads Supposed Remains of' on 1868 OS Map. Jackson writes earthworks are entirely natural. PastScape records as 'Large flat topped mound averaging 3m high. Originally sub-rectangular in shape it has been levelled to the south by waterworks, construction of which in 1904 apparantly showed the earthwork to be 'natural'. However, a squared log and large charred pointed stake found at the site have been used to suggest a palisade or stockade. Scheduled as a 'camp'.'

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.

This site is rejected as a medieval fortification or palace.

Earthworks remains.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is NY545551

PastScape Defra ELS number; 12523 County Historic Environment Record (formerly Sites and Monuments Record) number; 558

Books

Jackson, M.J.,1990, Castles of Cumbria (Carel Press) p95

Journal Articles

1908, Transactions of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society Vol8 p249-52
Hall, G. Rome, 1883, Transactions of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society Vol6 p465

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Castle Carrock Hallsteads

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is NY545551

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