Scargill Castle (Scargill)
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Description
"This small fortified building was probably built in the 13th century, though it was clearly rebuilt in the 15th century. he seat of a family of the same name (the first mention is of a Warin de Scargill in 1180), Edward II is reputed to have stayed here in 1323; in the early 16th century the castle and manor later passed to the Tunstall family of Wycliffe Hall. The remains include a gatehouse leading to a rectangular courtyard surrounded by ruins. The field to the south between the castle and the road contains earthworks..." -
Owner
Keys to the Past (Durham & Northumbria County Councils) -
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Further information
Link: http://www.keystothepast.info/article/10339/Site-Detailsx?PRN=D1957
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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