Carlisle Castle is a Norman medieval tower keep castle (originally motte-and-bailey) castle in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, and a filming location for Outlander (2014). Built in 1092 (rebuilt in stone from 1122).
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Outlander (tv, 2014) — as Wentworth Prison courtyard (season 1)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-14830, SRC-14894 - Built in 1092 (rebuilt in stone from 1122)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-14895, SRC-14896, SRC-17368 - Historic designation: Scheduled Monument (NHLE 1014579)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-14895, SRC-14896, SRC-17369 - Architectural style: Norman medieval tower keep castle (originally motte-and-bailey)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-14895, SRC-14896
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14830 — English Heritage – English Heritage properties on film (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14894 — https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/tv/outlander-england-filming-locations-34647224 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14895 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlisle_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14896 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1014579 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17368 — https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carlisle-castle/history/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17369 — http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/368.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Outlander filmed?
Carlisle Castle, in Carlisle, Cumbria, is a real-world filming location used for Outlander.
Where is Carlisle Castle located?
Carlisle Castle is located in Carlisle, Cumbria.