Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHarewood Castle

Harewood Castle

England
List entry 1005801
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harewood Castle is a late medieval fortified manor house located near Harewood in West Yorkshire. The castle was built in the fifteenth century by the Gascoigne family, prominent landowners in the region, and represents a transitional form between domestic residence and defensive stronghold typical of the period. The structure is situated within a park landscape and retains evidence of its original fortifications, including masonry from its construction phase. The castle underwent various modifications through subsequent centuries and remains an important example of late medieval Yorkshire gentry architecture.

Harewood Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005801. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harewood Castle?

Harewood Castle is a late medieval fortified manor house located near Harewood in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005801.

Who is responsible for protecting Harewood Castle?

Harewood 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 1005801.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harewood Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved rock known as the Grey Stone in Grey Stone Pasture, Harewood Park, 370m south east of New Bridge (2.7 km), Rougemont Castle ringwork and bailey and associated fishponds and outwork (2.9 km), Castle Hill motte and bailey castle (4.9 km).

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