Brougham Castle
A frontier fortress through the Ages: Brougham Castle’s role in England’s turbulent history
BROUGHAM CASTLE: A HISTORY A frontier fortress through the Ages: Brougham Castle’s role in England’s turbulent history. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Around 1214, Robert de Vieuxpont acquired the site on which Brougham Castle would later be built. As one of King John’s chief agents in the north, he needed a stronghold […]
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Cumbrian Castles: Brougham Castle
In the latest of our series, Paul McGuirk discovers a Cumbrian castle thats spectacular setting inspired one of Wordsworth’s greatest works. Located in a picturesque setting and nestled beside the cross of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle is home to a rich history and some unusual features. Founded in the 13th century, the purpose of the castle was to provide a […]
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