  Location within Cumbria | |
| Alternative name | Castlesteads |
|---|---|
| Location | Cumbria |
| Coordinates | 54°36′36″N 2°44′47″W / 54.6099°N 2.7464°W |
| OS grid reference | NY51892412 |
| Type | Ringwork castle |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 2023–24 |
Lowther Castle Stead is a medieval site in Cumbria, possibly a ringwork castle.[1] It lies just east of the River Lowther. The castle was probably established in the 11th or 12th century as part of the Norman conquest of the region, and it was out of use by the mid-14th century. A medieval village and church were also established nearby.
The medieval castle was first investigated archaeologically in 1997 when the Lancaster University Archaeology Unit carried out an earthwork survey. In 2023, Lancaster University, the University of Central Lancashire, and Allen Archaeology carried out excavations on the site.