Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDanby Castle: a quadrangular castle

Danby Castle: a quadrangular castle

England
List entry 1008382
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Danby Castle is a quadrangular castle situated in North Yorkshire, England, dating from the fourteenth century. The castle was constructed as a fortified residence with four corner towers and curtain walls forming a defensive quadrilateral plan, reflecting military architectural conventions of the medieval period. Originally built by the Danby family, the castle served as a significant stronghold in the North Riding, though it was subsequently damaged during the English Civil War and has survived in partial ruin. The surviving masonry, particularly the tower structures, demonstrates the solid construction typical of late medieval military domestic architecture in northern England.

Danby Castle: a quadrangular castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008382. View the official record →

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What is Danby Castle: a quadrangular castle?

Danby Castle is a quadrangular castle situated in North Yorkshire, England, dating from the fourteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008382.

Who is responsible for protecting Danby Castle: a quadrangular castle?

Danby Castle: a quadrangular castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008382.

What other scheduled monuments are near Danby Castle: a quadrangular castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Flat Howe round barrow 790m south east of Pannierman Bridgestone, on the eastern sidee of Glaisdale High Moor (6.5 km), Loose Howe round barrow (6.6 km), Flat Howe round barrow and wayside cross base (7.5 km).

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