Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rock Castle
Rock Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rock Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1131970). 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 NZ 10 NE 6/61 GILLING WITH HARTFORTH AND SEDBURY HARGILL (west side, off) Rock Castle II Farmhouse now divided into 2. c1793. Probably by John Foss of Richmond. Coursed sandstone, artificial stone slate roof. U-shaped plan, 2 storeys, 1:2:1 bays. Quoins at ends and to central 2 bays which project slightly. To right of first bay, door of 2 vertical panels below overlight. Sash windows with glazing bars, projecting sills and deep lintels. Centre bays under gable with blind lunette window, painted as if with radial glazing bars, in ashlar surround. Shaped kneelers and ashlar coping to ends and central gable. Stacks at ends and corniced stack in centre of ridge of central gable. Added ranges to left and rear right not of special interest. House to right has entry in right return of extension. Building date given in manuscript account of Gilling recorded by John Shaw in 1867. Listing NGR: NZ1851606072 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 323273 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rock Castle is a Grade II listed building located in Yorkshire. This castle features distinctive architectural elements typical of its era, reflecting the historical significance of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4498, -1.7159
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury
- Postcode
- DL10 5LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
Sources
- wikidata: Q26424919 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rock Castle?
- Rock Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL10 5LJ), in the parish of Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury.
- Is Rock Castle a listed building?
- Rock Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does Rock Castle charge admission?
- Rock Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rock Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL10 5LJ. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.