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Ravensworth Castle is a quadrangular castle situated in County Durham, England. The castle dates from the fourteenth century and represents a significant example of medieval military architecture, having been constructed during a period of substantial fortification-building in the North of England. The structure follows the characteristic quadrangular plan, with corner towers and curtain walls enclosing a central courtyard, a defensive arrangement that became increasingly common among English noble residences from the later medieval period onwards. The castle remains an important archaeological monument, contributing to understanding of late medieval aristocratic settlement and defensive strategies in the northern English landscape.
Ravensworth quadrangular castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016975. View the official record →
Ravensworth Castle is a quadrangular castle situated in County Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016975.
Ravensworth 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 1016975.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Ravensworth coalmill, 600m north east of Ravensworth Castle (0.6 km), Washingwells Roman fort, Whickham (1.7 km), Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (2.7 km).
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