| Ravensworth Castle | |
|---|---|
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  Location within North Yorkshire | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Ravensworth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 54°27′35″N1°47′03″W / 54.4598°N 1.7841°W |
| Owner | Mrs R Brown (2014) [1] |
Ravensworth Castle is a ruined 14th-century castle in the village of Ravensworth, North Yorkshire, England. It has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.
The earliest reference to the castle records a visit from King John in 1201. [2]
The remaining parts of Ravensworth Castle date from the late 14th century, when it belonged to Henry, 1st Baron FitzHugh. [3] [4] In 1391 he enclosed 200 acres (81 ha) around the castle, creating a park. [5] The castle was gradually dismantled, starting in the 16th century, and the stone was used for other buildings in the area. [5]
Ravensworth Castle and Park Wall were given a Grade I listed building designation by English Heritage on 4 February 1969. [3] The Grade I listing is for buildings "of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important". [6] The castle and nearby earthworks have been designated a scheduled monument. [3]
The castle is located on the south-east side of Ravensworth. [7]
The castle is surrounded by a dry moat. [4] Constructed of sandstone and faced with ashlar, the remaining structure consists of a three-storey tower attached to a gatehouse, with further wall and tower fragments. [3] [5]
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