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Workington Hall tower house

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Workington Hall tower house is a tower house in Cumbria. It is one of 13 tower houses the Albion Guide lists in the county. The nearest railway station is Workington, 1.2 km to the west. For more of the same, Hayes Castle and Castle Hill motte (Cumbria) are close by.

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