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- Main article: Lowther Castle
Lowther Castle was the home of Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, the powerhouse behind the formation of the Lonsdale Battalion; a unit in his own name funded with his own money. He brought the battalion together by appointing officers and ordering the weapons and munitions needed to arm his men, all at personal expense.
The castle has a long history and its predecessor, Lowther Hall, dates back much further.