More information : [SD 26157145] Gleaston Castle [LB] (remains of [TI] (1)
Tradition claims an earlier stronghold here, presumably a motte and bailey, but no confirmation can be found. In 1250 there were remains of a curtain wall, which was strengthened and rebuilt with towers at the angles after 1316. In 1458 the castle was partly dismantled and fell into decay. Glasserton is mentioned in Domesday Book. (2)
The W and S towers are in good condition, but the rest of the castle is rather poor. There is no trace of the traditional motte.
See GPs AO/58/268/6-8 269/1-5. (3)
As described and illustrated above. The only surviving earthworks are overgrown foundations, generally amorphous. Published survey, 25", revised. (4)
Gleaston Castle Ruins of castle; probably early 14th century, abandoned late 15th century. Rectangular plan with rectangular towers to angles. No signs of wall to north, that to east now part of farm building. Grade 1. (5)
SD 261715 Gleaston Castle; scheduled. (6)
Listed by Cathcart King. (7)
14th century courtyard castle with towers succeeding a bailey. Traditionally there is a motte at the North-west corner. The wall and corner towers were built after a raid in 1316. The large North-West tower was added in 1340. In 1415, an indult was granted for a chapel. Abandoned 1458. Plan and illustration. (8) |