Castle Stead

Nearest town:
Kendal (5km NNW)
OS reference:
SD530888
OS sheet:
97
Latitude:
54° 17' 32.63 N
Longitude:
2° 43' 19.78 W
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Image of Castle Stead (Hillfort) by matthewpemmott

Photo showing one of two cut basins allegedly used for catching rain water. I was unable to find the second one which is the other side of the fort’s summit.

Image credit: Matthew Emmott
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matthewpemmott Jul 2, 2007
Image of Castle Stead (Hillfort) by matthewpemmott

View of the hill fort near Kendal showing the summit of the hill, either side of the wall. The ramparts are clearly visible.

Image credit: Matthew Emmott
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matthewpemmott Jul 2, 2007

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Castle Stead

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matthewpemmott Jan 14, 2007

Not readily identifiable as a hill fort, although it’s clearly marked as such on many maps. The summit of the fort is slightly scooped and there’s a trig point situated up there. Apparently there are small holes in the lime stone at the foot of the earthworks each side of the summit, allegedly to collect rainwater, although these weren’t visible at my last visit. It’s clear to see why this would have been chosen as the site for a fort. You get good clear views in all directions, with a good water supply about four hundred yards down in the valley.

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