River Lowther
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Jun2004.jpg) The River Lowther where it joins the River Eamont close to Brougham Castle |
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| Origin | the confluence of the Keld Gill and the Keld Dub near the village of Keld |
| Mouth | confluence with River Eamont |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
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.
[edit] Settlements
[edit] 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).
[edit] Tributaries
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Coordinates: 54°38′N 2°44′W / 54.633°N 2.733°W
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