What is recorded here
Brougham Castle was built by the de Vesci family in the late 12th or early 13th century and later held by the Clifford family. It is important as a strategic medieval stronghold in the northern English border region and is associated with the historical conflict between England and Scotland.
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Places near here
Brocavum Roman FortArchaeological place · 148 yd
Brougham Castle BridgeListed building · 169 yd
Countess's PillarListed building · 981 yd
The Countess PillarScheduled monument · 981 yd
Brougham HallCastle · 1204 yd
Statue of ChristMonument or public art · 1210 yd
The Plague StoneHeritage attraction · 1.1 mi
Wetheriggs Country ParkWood · 1.3 mi
Barrackbank WoodWood · 1.4 mi
Two Lions SquareVisitor information · 1.5 mi
St Andrew's ChurchyardVisitor information · 1.5 mi
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Photo: Ian Taylor · CC BY-SA 2.0