The Courthouse, English Street, Carlisle, Cumbria
Dominating the southern entrance to the city of Carlisle are two immense oval towers. This is the East tower. They were built in 1810-1811 by Sir Robert Smirke, to a design originally by Thomas Telford. Until recently the east tower was used as the civil courts and the west tower was the criminal courts. The towers are constructed in red sandstone ashlar with battlemented parapets. The towers have recently been restored. They are built on, and include the remains of, the Tudor Citadel.
