Dalton Castle
Introduction
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Dalton Castle
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 27 Aug 2020
Dalton Castle is a 14th-century peel tower situated in the Market Place at Dalton-in-Furness. It was constructed by the monks of Furness Abbey for the protection of the nearby market town and was the building from which the Abbot administered the area and dispensed justice. It was used as a prison between 1257 and 1774. The castle is a Grade I Listed building (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1218342 Historic England List Entry Number: 1218342) and a scheduled ancient monument (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1020457 List Entry Number: 1020457). It is owned by the National Trust.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.155419
Longitude
-3.18654