12K views · 186 reactions | An aerial look at Carlisle Castle - the hard edge of a frontier town that’s spent centuries facing north. What I love is that it still feels like a place with a job. Even from above you can read the purpose in it - a fortress built for real trouble, still standing right where the border story happens. #NorthernPerspectives #CarlisleCastle #Carlisle #Cumbria #BorderHistory #NormanCastle #EnglishHeritage #fblifestyle | Northern Perspectives | Facebook

Carlisle Castle has withstood sieges, held captive a royal prisoner, and been home to the King's Own Royal Border Regiment - and it remained a working fortress until well within living memory! What more motivation do you need for a Monday? 🏰 | English Heritage