Kendal Castle

Haivng looked up at the ruins of Kendal Castle high above the town on countless occasions, it wasn't until quite recently that we actually climbed the hill to take a closer look. 

There is quite a view across Kendal from the site of castle. Unfortunately it was a day of low mist. 

The caste is believed to have been built in the 12th century as the home of the Lancaster family, who were then the Barons of Kendal.

The Parr family moved to the castle, the best known member being Queen Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. However, by the time Catherine had been born, the castle had steadily fallen into disrepair. 

It is surprising just how big an area the caste covers. It looks quite small when you look up at it from the town.

Some of the walls have been reinforced as can be seen in this view. 

It must have been quite a strategic place at one time, overlooking the surrounding countryside. 

The mist had lifted a little over the town of Kendal.

Remains of the outer wall of the castle. (Pic - Mooncat755).

One of the corner roundhouses.

Time to make our way back on another path to the town centre. 

Two of the sculpture seats. 

A beacon which is lit on special occasions. 

Looking up at the steep, stepped path to the castle.