Thistlewood Tower

Location : Ivegill

Grid Ref : NY 396436

Thistlewood Tower was built on land granted by act of parliament to a Norman Knight, Thomas de Beaulieu of “Thistlethwaite”, in 1332 and later passed into the hands of the warrier-like Dacre family. It is a Grade 1 listed 14th century tower house, with adjoining 16th century five bay house.

image of an aerial view of the 14th century pele tower house Thistlewood Tower

The Tower was built on land granted by act of parliament to a Norman Knight, Thomas de Beaulieu of “Thistlethwaite”, in 1332 and later passed into the hands of the warrier-like Dacre family.

For the last 100 years it was used as accommodation for farm workers at the Thistlewood Farm before falling into neglect.

It is 2.5 miles south east of Rose Castle, about half a mile from Highead Castle, and some 9 miles south of Carlisle.