Mar 19, 2023 · Installed as part of the Millennium Gallery underneath Castle Way, the granite artwork has been blamed for the outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease, the Carlisle floods and many other local tragedies. In 2001 a large stone inscribed with a curse was place in the underpass near Carlisle’s Tullie House Museum.

Jul 20, 2024 · This post explores a range of Carlisle legends, including secret tunnels, castle ghosts, the cursing stone, poltergeists, and a big cat!

Oct 22, 2012 · In 2001 a large stone inscribed with a curse was place in the underpass near Carlisle’s Tullie House Museum. It was designed by a local Carlisle artist named Gordon Young and made by Andy Altman. The wording came from The Monition of Cursing by Archbishop Gavin Dunbar of Glasgow in the 16th century.

Nov 1, 2018 · Is it true there was a tunnel that linked Carlisle Castle with the CatherdraL? My family were discussing this recently, remembering that my Mum (a native of Carlisle) used to say Mary Queen of Scots used the tunnel while "staying" at the castle.

Nov 9, 2014 · In the underpass that runs beneath the dual carriageway near to Tullie House museum and Carlisle Castle, a large 14 tonne polished granite stone, inscribed with a 1069 word curse has been placed.

The Cursing Stone to be seen in the underpass between Castle Street and Carlisle Castle. This is large modern (2001), piece of carved granite with the curse placed upon the Reivers in 1525 by the much agrieved Archbishop of Glasgow.

Aug 20, 2021 · The castle is a short walk from Carlisle City centre with options to cross the bridge or go via an underpass to reach it. Approaching the bridge way has some splendid views and is great for taking photos.

Sep 19, 2012 · During the English Civil War, Royalist-held Carlisle underwent a nine-month siege before hunger forced the city’s surrender, and in 1745 it was captured and briefly held by the Jacobites. As a result, unlike so many others in England, its …

May 11, 2019 · The underpass from the Castle Link under Castle Way Link leads to Tullie House, the museum of regional heritage. Although not part of the museum itself, the walls of the underpass are lined with exhibits Link from Cumbria's industrial past.

Carlisle Castle is situated within the Carlisle city centre in Cumbria County. To access the site by vehicle, take Castle Street to the main road. The underpass leads to the castle.