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Castle House, Biggar Bank


The Castle House is a hotel and public house located on Biggar Bank Road, Biggar Bank on Waney Island. The hotel was built sometime between 1873 and 1890. In 1899 a George Samuel Heath applied for a licence to serve alcohol for Castle House; but this was refused. During the Second World War Castle House was occupied by the military. In 1950, a licence was granted to a Mr John Wood who sold the House to Cases brewery in April 1954.

Biggar Bank, Walney Island Historic Buildings and Monuments in Barrow-in-Furness
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Castle House Hotel - Early 20th Century
- Large double fronted building on Biggar Bank, Walney Island, with iron gates and brick wall topped with railings. Water fountain on the grass in front.....Image from the Sankey Family Photograph …
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The Villas, Biggar Bank, Walney - Post 1911
- Group of children on the grass, one holding a baby; houses behind and The Castle House Hotel. Two women on bicycles....Image from the Sankey Family Photograph Collection (c/o Cumbria Archives), …
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Castle House Hotel - 1960s
- Looking east towards the front of the Castle House hotel at Biggar Bank, Walney Island. A car parked in front....Image from the Sankey Family Photograph Collection (c/o Cumbria Archives), available …
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Castle House Hotel, Walney Island
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County: Cumbria
Post code: LA14 3YF
Grid ref: SD17926739
Unitary Auth: Westmorland & Furness

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