What is recorded here

Dacre Castle stands as a moated site in Westmorland and Furness, preserved as a scheduled monument rather than an open playground. The water ditch once forced visitors to approach on narrow ground, giving defenders a clear advantage against anyone seeking entry. That simple line of defense shaped the castle because it decided who could leave and who could enter.

The National Heritage List for England records Moated site of Dacre Castle as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Dacre Castle was built by the Dacre family in the 13th century and later held by the powerful Clifford family, known for their role in the Wars of the Roses. The site is important as it reflects medieval military architecture and the regional power struggles in northern England.

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