Brougham Castle

Brougham Castle was erected in the early 13th century by Robert de Vieuxpont, a family in Northwest England who also owned the castles of Appleby and Brough. In 1264, Robert de Vieuxpont's grandson, also named Robert, was declared a traitor by Henry III, leading to the confiscation of his property. However, the castle returned to the possession of the Vieuxpont family by 1269 before passing to the Clifford family through marriage. With the outbreak of the Scottish Wars of Independence in 1296, Brougham gained significance as a military stronghold for Robert Clifford, 1st Baron de Clifford, who immediately began reinforcing the structure. In 1300, King Edward I stayed at the castle.