Dalton Castle

Important notice -

We’re working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so, however Dalton Castle is closed.

14th-century tower built to assert the authority of the Abbot of Furness Abbey

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 130 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Dalton Castle

History 

Dalton Castle

A brief history of Dalton Castle 

The 14th-century tower known as Dalton Castle was formerly the manorial courthouse of Furness Abbey. Here the abbott exercised his right to hold manorial courts and administer justice within the lordship of Furness, as authorised by the abbey's foundation charter of 1127

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Dalton Castle

Art and collections

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Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Dalton Castle on the National Trust Collections website

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