Catterlen Hall tower house

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Catterlen Hall tower house is one of 13 tower houses the Albion Guide maps in Cumbria. Blencow Old Hall moated tower house and Penrith Castle are among the castles within 4.2 km. For arrivals by rail, Penrith North Lakes Station is 4 km to the south-east.

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