Piel Castle
Piel Castle
The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.
It was built by the Abbot of Furness on the south-eastern point of Piel Island, to guard the deep-water harbour of Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders.
Due to pier maintenance the ferry to Piel Island is unavailable. Normal ferry service is expected to resume in March 2015.
Venue Category:
Castles
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Observing
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Piel Island
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA13 0QN
Venue Contact Number:
0870 333 1181