Millom Castle

Millom Castle stands on the edge of the town of Millom in Cumbria. It is a Grade I listed building and a scheduled ancient monument, built of stone with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. The east side has a gatehouse and 17th-century steps, while the west side has a pointed entrance. Barns and outhouses are attached to the north and west sides, and remains of a moat lie to the north and west. The great tower dates from the 16th or 17th century and now serves as a farmhouse. The castle’s history is tied to the Hudleston family, who took possession in the 13th century. Sir John Hudleston fought in the Wars of the Roses and secured a royal pardon after the castle was captured by Lancastrian forces. During the English Civil War, Sir William Hudlestone led Royalist troops and the castle suffered cannon damage in 1644. Financial penalties after the conflict led to the family’s decline. In 1748, Elizabeth Huddleston sold the castle to Sir James Lowther. Visitors find a sturdy stone structure with a gatehouse, steps, and a pointed entrance. The great tower is now a farmhouse, and parts of the castle remain off limits for safety. The Millom & District Local History Society has produced papers and a 3D scan of the site. The surrounding walls and moat remnants add to the castle’s historic atmosphere.