Castle Crag, Shoulthwaite

Nearest town:
Keswick (7km WNW)
OS reference:
NY299188
OS sheets:
89, 90
Latitude:
54° 33' 33.62 N
Longitude:
3° 5' 2.87 W
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Image of Castle Crag, Shoulthwaite (Hillfort) by The Eternal

09/02/07 Looking north to Castle Crag, Shoulthwaite, Iron Age hillfort from Armboth Fell.

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The Eternal
The Eternal Feb 13, 2007
Image of Castle Crag, Shoulthwaite (Hillfort) by The Eternal

09/02/07 Castle Crag, Shoulthwaite, Iron Age hillfort, with its useful information sign. It’s a small place.

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The Eternal
The Eternal Feb 13, 2007
Image of Castle Crag, Shoulthwaite (Hillfort) by The Eternal

09/02/07 Castle Crag, Shoulthwaite, Iron Age Hillfort from the northern end of Shoulthwaite. Iron Crag is on the right.

Image credit: The Eternal
The Eternal
The Eternal Feb 13, 2007

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Castle Crag, Shoulthwaite

The Eternal
The Eternal Feb 13, 2007

Earthwork remains of an Iron Age hillfort containing levelled rock-cut hut platforms, according to ADS, but they’re hard to spot amongst the heather. It’s quite a small fort, sited on top of a rocky outcrop. There’s not a lot to see, but it’s obvious that the site would be easily defended.
You can see Castlerigg Stone Circle from the top, if you know where to look, and have binoculars.
It was a cold day of sub-zero temperatures, when me and my mate, Pie Eater, visited. The ice, under the light covering of powder snow, made for an interesting ascent. The Forestry Commission have spoilt the area somewhat, but the short detour to the top of nearby Raven Crag will reward the intrepid antiquarian with spectacular views of Thirlmere.

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