Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSnape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions

Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions

England
List entry 1004908
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Snape Castle is a fortified manor house located near Bedale in North Yorkshire, England, dating primarily to the fifteenth century. The castle comprises a substantial stone keep and associated structures, with a chapel that forms part of the domestic complex. The site represents a significant example of late medieval domestic architecture and fortification in the North of England. The ruins and surviving structures demonstrate the architectural traditions of Yorkshire gentry accommodation during the Tudor period.

Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004908. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions?

Snape Castle is a fortified manor house located near Bedale in North Yorkshire, England, dating primarily to the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004908.

Who is responsible for protecting Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions?

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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