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Snape Castle is a medieval fortress located in North Yorkshire, England, founded in the twelfth century and developed substantially during the later medieval period. The castle comprises a substantial stone keep alongside curtain walls and associated domestic structures, with a chapel forming part of the castle complex. The site exhibits phases of construction and modification spanning several centuries, reflecting its use as a significant regional stronghold. Today the castle survives in a partially ruined state, with portions of the medieval fabric remaining visible, though the extent of preservation varies across the site.
Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004908. View the official record →
Snape Castle is a medieval fortress located in North Yorkshire, England, founded in the twelfth century and developed substantially during the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004908.
Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions 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 1004908.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marmion Tower (former gatehouse of Tanfield Castle fortified manor) (5.7 km), Tanfield Bridge (5.7 km), Earth circles, cursus, pit alignments and burial sites near Nosterfield and Thornborough, including Centre Hill round barrow (5.9 km).
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