Monument Number 21575 |
| Hob Uid: 21575 | |
Location :
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Ravensworth
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| Grid Ref : NZ1400007300 |
| Summary : Park to Ravensworth Castle, emparked in 1391 and covers an area of 105.25 hectares. It is enclosed by a wall up to 1.2 metres wide and 1.2 metres high, which survives for part of the circuit. |
More information : (Centred NZ 140073) Park Wall (NR) (1)
Henry FitzHugh received licence to make a park extending to 200 acres around Ravensworth Castle in 1391. (2)
The park covers an area about 105.25 hectares and is bounded by a well-preserved wall averaging 1.2 metres high and 1.2 metres thick.
There are several breaks in the wall and in the west it is
non-existent, see OS 6" for comments. (3)
The wall is constructed of square-cut sandstone blocks. It has been incorporated into the current field pattern and survives well, though at a reduced height. It is unclear whether this wall marks the original boundary of the park or is a later modification. (4)
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