Inner terrace wall, ramps and steps, north of Lowther Castle, Near Penrith, Lowther, Westmorland and Furness Council (UA) - Lake District (NP)
Sandstone terrace, turreted retaining wall and carriage ramps, built 1806 to1819 by Smirke. The structure faces the North Park in front of the castle and is enclosed by the outer terrace. The eastern carriage ramp has been repaired with a grant from Historic England, though the decorative end pier has not been reconstructed. The western ramp and much of the terrace walls remain unrepaired, with open joints and displaced ashlar blocks. Some decorative details, including urns, are missing from the site.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Inner Terrace Wall, Ramps and Steps north of Lowther Castle
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1343690
- Local Planning Authority:
- Lake District (NP)
- Site Type:
- Barrier
Location
- Building Name:
- Inner terrace wall
- Locality:
- Near Penrith
- Unitary Authority:
- Westmorland and Furness Council (UA)
- Parish:
- Lowther
- National Park:
- Lake District (NP)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Penrith and The Border
- Region:
- North West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, RPG grade II, WHS
Contact Details
Philippa Prior 0161 242 1446
