Inner terrace wall, ramps and steps, north of Lowther Castle, Near Penrith, Lowther - 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

Parish:

Lowther

National Park:

Lake District (NP)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Westmorland and Lonsdale

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