Drawdykes Castle

Drawdykes Castle is a farmhouse that was originally a tower home, likely built in the 14th century. It was converted into a house in 1676 by William Thackery and John Aglionby. The building features mixed red and yellow sandstone walls, primarily sourced from the nearby Roman Wall, and has a gabled slate roof. It stands three storeys high and consists of three bays, retaining much of its original tower structure while showcasing a Classical Revival facade and rear windows.

The entrance is framed by a moulded surround with a triangular pediment and features a 19th-century six-panel door. The sash windows, which have glazing bars, are adorned with moulded surrounds and alternating segmented and triangular pediments, although the second-floor windows lack pediments. The building also displays calciferous sandstone ashlar quoins, a moulded cornice, and a parapet topped with a central coat of arms, above which is a carved head that may represent John Aglionby.

On the west wall, there is roof moulding from an adjoining building that was demolished around 1764 to make way for the attached farmhouse, which has since undergone significant alterations. The rear wall contains a built-in Roman altar, and inside, there is a re-used lintel stone inscribed to Alan de Penitona, who served as mayor of Carlisle in 1287. The interior is currently used for storage, making it impossible to inspect. This building is noted as one of the earliest examples of a Classical Revival facade in the area.