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Cob Castle

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Cob Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

The Gallery on the Green, Settle - geograph.org.uk - 3596384

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Cob Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1132343). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details SETTLE INGFIELD LANE SD 8263 11/17 Cob Castle 20.2.58 II Formerly house, now 2 cottages. Dated 1663. Slobbered rubble, stone dressings, slate roof. Gable end to street contains 1985 porch. Right-hand return is 2 storeys 4 bays. Central entrance has plain lintel and 4 panel door. To left is original entrance with chamfered surround and Craven style lintel with date and initials RAM; now blocked with C20 fixed light. C20 casements in left- and right-hand ground floor windows. Similar window on upper floor to left, with smaller window to its right. 2 extreme right-hand windows on upper floor have chamfered surrounds and basket arched heads; C20 casements. Rear gable end has 2-light double chamfered mullioned window with C20 casements on ground floor. Left hand return has ground floor single-light window with chamfered surround. To the right is former 5 light double chamfered mullioned window on ground floor with hoodmould but now only 3-light as 2 outer mullions are gone; 2 similar windows on upper floor but left-hand window has 3 lights and right-hand window formerly had 4 lights but left hand light is now blocked; all have C20 casements or fixed lights. Interior has small ground floor fireplace with segmental stone head on corbels in rear gable wall. Listing NGR: SD8214463208 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 324317 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cob Castle is a Grade II listed building located in North-West England. It is characterised by its historical significance and architectural features typical of its era.

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Coordinates
54.0645, -2.2743
Parish
Settle
Postcode
BD24 9HN
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cob Castle?
Cob Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 9HN), in the parish of Settle.
Is Cob Castle a listed building?
Cob Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Does Cob Castle charge admission?
Cob Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Cob Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 9HN. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.