Dalton Castle

Dalton Castle, 2007

Dalton Castle is a grade I listed 14th-century peel tower situated in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, and in the ownership of the National Trust. [1] It was constructed by the monks of Furness Abbey for the protection of the nearby market town, and was the building from which the Abbot administered the area and dispensed justice.

The property hosts an exhibition on a local history as well as a display about local painter George Romney.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Historic England. "Dalton Castle (1218342)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 July 2015.

Coordinates: 54°09′19″N 3°11′11″W / 54.1554°N 3.1865°W / 54.1554; -3.1865


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