Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales

ARKHOLME CASTLE


ARKHOLME CASTLE
Photo Matthew Emmott

The motte is well preserved in the grounds of the church on Chapel Hill, which slopes down to the river at the south of the village. It is 100 feet in diameter at its base and 45 feet wide at the top. The church was probably built inside the bailey.


Photo Matthew Emmott Photo Matthew Emmott

 

Directions
B6254, 15 miles north east of Lancaster
Arkholme, Lancashire LA6 1AY

 



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