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Brancepeth Castle
Hob Uid: 24134
Location : County Durham Brancepeth
Grid Ref : NZ2234237734
Summary : Castle documented in 1216, (although possibly extant 1154-77), and rebuilt circa 1398 for Ralph Neville. Extensive rebuilding circa 1818-1821 by John Patterson for Matthew Russell adapting the octagonal layout of the castle. Internal alterations in 1829 and between 1864-1875 by Anthony Salvin. Built of dressed masonry and early 19th century diagonally-tooled ashlar. Lead-sheathed and felted roofs. Large irregular circular courtyard enclosed by a curtain wall and ranges of buildings. Addition in the mid 20th century.
More information : NZ 22333773 Brancepeth Castle (NR). NZ 22393775 Chapel (NR) (1) Brancepeth Castle, extensively reconstructed circa 1817, contains substantial portions of the original castle of the Nevilles, Earls of Westmorland (1397-1584). The chapel was restored in mid-Victorian times in Gothic style, and the curtain wall surrounding the castle is partly Medieval and partly modern. Traces of a moat mentioned in the 16th century as dividing the courtyard into two parts, was seen in 1883. Hutchinson also describes a moat on the north and east side of the castle. Plans. Grade I. (2-6) Brancepeth Castle, as described and in good condition. The sections of Medieval curtain walling contain embattling and machiolation, and are well preseved. There are no traces of the moats mentioned. Still in use and in good condition. (7) Published Survey (1:2500) Revised. (8) Brancepeth Castle, Grade I (see list for details) (9) Additional reference. (10) Listed by Cathcart King. (11) According to the pedigree of the Bulmer family in `Early Yorkshire Charters II' Brancepeth had a castle between 1154 and circa 1177. (12)

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Source details : Surtees H C. 1920. History of Brancepeth Castle, Plans
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Source details : J F Hodgson
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Source details : Hutchinson W. History of Durham
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Source details : Durham RD Durham. July 1966
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Source details : F1 JHO 15-SEP-54
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Source details : F2 ISS 13-MAY-80
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Source details : City of Durham, 7th December 1987
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Source details : Durham (07 Oct 1986)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date :
Monument End Date : 1177
Monument Start Date : 1154
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : First mentioned in 1216
Monument End Date : 1216
Monument Start Date : 1216
Monument Type : Castle, Curtain Wall
Evidence : Extant Building, Structure

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Rebuilt circa 1398
Monument End Date : 1398
Monument Start Date : 1398
Monument Type : Castle, Curtain Wall, Angle Tower, Gatehouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Rebuilding circa 1818-1821
Monument End Date : 1821
Monument Start Date : 1818
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Internal alterations in 1829
Monument End Date : 1829
Monument Start Date : 1829
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Internal alterations between 1864-1875
Monument End Date : 1875
Monument Start Date : 1864
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Some mid C20 additions
Monument End Date : 1966
Monument Start Date : 1933
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 109907
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 60031
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 23 NW 2
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1954-09-15
End Date : 1954-09-15

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1980-05-13
End Date : 1980-05-13

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Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14

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Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2002-01-01
End Date : 2002-12-31