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.
History The earliest reference to the castle records a visit from King John in 1201.A wall with a view? The gardens at Ravensworth Castle, North Yorkshire Shaun Richardson & Ed Dennison Pages 21-38 | Published online: 3 November 2014 Download citation https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01433768.2014.981392
The remaining parts of Ravensworth Castle date from the late 14th century, when it belonged to Henry, 1st Baron FitzHugh. In 1391 he enclosed around the castle, creating a park. The castle was gradually dismantled, starting in the 16th century, and the stone was used for other buildings in the area.
Ravensworth Castle and Park Wall were given a Grade I listed building designation by English Heritage on 4 February 1969. The Grade I listing is for buildings "of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important". The castle and nearby earthworks have been designated a scheduled monument.
Architecture The castle is located on the south-east side of Ravensworth.A wall with a view? The gardens at Ravensworth Castle, North Yorkshire Shaun Richardson & Ed Dennison Pages 21-38 | Published online: 3 November 2014 Download citation https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01433768.2014.981392
The castle is surrounded by a dry moat. 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.
See also Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire (district) Listed buildings in Ravensworth
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