River Lowther
For other uses, see Lowther (disambiguation).
| Lowther | |
|---|---|
Jun2004.jpg) The River Lowther where it joins the River Eamont close to Brougham Castle | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Basin | |
| Main source | the confluence of the Keld Gill and the Keld Dub near the village of Keld |
| River mouth | confluence with River Eamont |
The River Lowther flows through Cumbria in England. It is a tributary of the River Eamont which in turn is a tributary of the River Eden which flows into the Solway Firth near Carlisle.
The Lowther begins with the confluence of the Keld Gill and the Keld Dub near the village of Keld.
Its name is recorded about 1175 as Lauder. It may come from Old Norse lauðr + á = "foamy river", or it may come from Celtic.
Settlements
Sights and Attractions
- Keld Chapel (National Trust), Keld.
- Shap Abbey, (English Heritage), near Shap.
- Askham Hall, Askham.
- Lowther Castle
- Castlesteads Ruins, Yarnwath Woods.
- King Arthur's Round Table Henge, Eamont Bridge.
- Mayburgh Henge, Eamont Bridge.
- Brougham Hall
- Brocavum Roman Camp
- Brougham Castle (English Heritage).
Tributaries
- Swindale Beck
- Haweswater Beck
- Gill Beck
- Heltondale Beck
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Coordinates: 54°38′N 2°44′W / 54.633°N 2.733°W
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