Lammerside Castle — Attraction in England

Constructed in the twelfth century this fortified house or "pele tower" near the River Eden ultimately served as a defensive buffer against plundering Scottish border raiders. It was abandoned in the seventeenth century and is now a National Heritage Scheduled Monument. Somewhat quaintly it is known locally as "Castle Dolorous" where allegedly an unhinged giant resided during the Arthurian epoch, no doubt adding to its sense of barren and ancient mystique! Nowadays its remnants are a shelter for grazing sheep and squawking bickering crows. Lovely views of distant hills set in a wild and...

Unfortunately it’s closed due to structural issues, but you can still walk up to and around it. If you just like being near an old structure that has tons of history, worth a quick trip. We...

Another ruin to see. Situated on a public footpath between Pendragon Castle and Wharton Hall. This one is a bit worse for wear but still...