Kendal Castle is a medieval fortification to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England. The castle, which is atop a glacial drumlin, was built in the 13th century as the Caput baron
Kendal Castle looking south, with the town of Kendal visible behind.
The two remaining significant ruins of Kendal Castle. In the foreground is part of the walls of the old manor hall, while the only surviving tower of the castle is visible rear left.
A lidar view of Kendal Castle.
The Barony of Kendal is a subdivision of the English historic county of Westmorland. It evolved from one of two ancient baronies that make up the county, the other being the Barony of Westmorland. In
Kendal Castle
…town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England. The castle, which is atop a glacial drumlin, was built in the 13th century as the Caput baroniae for the Barony of Kendal. By the 15th century, the Parr family owned the castle. The earliest reference to a castle at Kendal occurs in 1216 and might refer either to the…
The ruins of Kendal Castle, the ancient seat of the Barons of Kendal.
The coat of arms attributed to William de Lancaster I and several of his descendants who were Barons of Kendal.
Catherine Parr, who married Henry VIII. Her brother was the last Parr to possess the Marquis Fee division of the Barony of Kendal.