Bew Castle

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Bew Castle is a ruined castle near the village of Bewcastle in the English county of Cumbria (grid reference NY566747).

It was built on the site of a Roman fort in 1092 and named Beuth's Castle after the Scandinavian who built it. It was destroyed in 1173 but was rebuilt towards the end of the 14th century. The castle was decayed by the early 15th century when Edward IV granted it to his brother, the Duke of Gloucester. The buildings were repaired and the gatehouse was possibly added at this time. Bew Castle was destroyed by Cromwell in 1641. The castle was in a state of ruin by the 17th century and although much of the stone was removed for nearby buildings, part of the gatehouse still remains.