Towngate

Towngate is a hamlet in Ainstable, Westmorland and Furness, England. Towngate is situated nearby to the village Ainstable, as well as near Armathwaite.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Armathwaite railway station and Armathwaite Castle.

Armathwaite railway station

Railway station

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Armathwaite is a railway station on the Settle and Carlisle Line, which runs between Carlisle and Leeds via Settle. The station, situated 9 miles 75 chains south-east of Carlisle, serves the village of Armathwaite, in Cumbria, England.

Armathwaite Castle

Castle

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Armathwaite Castle is in the village of Armathwaite, Cumbria, England, by the River Eden. Originally built to defend against Scottish raiders in the 15th century, it was converted into a mansion and today is a Grade II* listed building.

The Chapel Of Christ And St Mary

Church

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The Chapel Of Christ And St Mary is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Armathwaite and Ruckcroft.

Armathwaite

Village

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Armathwaite is a village in the English ceremonial county of Cumbria. Historically within the county of Cumberland, Armathwaite lies on the River Eden, forms part of the Westmorland and Furness district and is served by Armathwaite railway station.

Ruckcroft

Hamlet

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Ruckcroft is a hamlet in the English county of Cumbria. It neighbours the larger settlements of Armathwaite and Ainstable. In the past Ruckcroft had a pub but this is now a private home. Ruckcroft is situated 1½ miles south of Towngate.