Why This 12th Century Castle Is Actually A Fraud

Hidden in the remote Mallerstang Valley lies a ruin steeped in Arthurian myth, and centuries of turbulent Northern history. Welcome to Pendragon Castle.

Local legend claims this isolated fortress was built by Uther Pendragon, the father of King Arthur, who supposedly met a tragic end here when invading Saxons poisoned the castle's well. Beyond the legends though, the physical reality of these ruins tells an equally dramatic story of 14th-century Scottish raids, destruction, and the relentless 17th-century restoration efforts of Lady Anne Clifford.

Today, we're heading across the Cumbrian landscape to explore what remains of this forgotten stronghold and uncover the truth behind the legend.

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