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Scargill Castle


Scargill was originally built in the late 12th century by Warren de Scargill whilst he was overseeing building work at the nearby Bowes Castle. King Edward II is reputed to have stayed at the castle in 1323.[1] In c.1550 it was rebuilt as a fortified manor house for Mary Scargill. It is a Grade 2* listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The castle was used as a farm labourer’s cottage in the 19th century and was damaged during World War 2 when it was used for target practice by the Home Guard.[2] The castle was restored from 2000-2012 and opened in May 2012 as a romantic retreat with the facility for Tudor banqueting. (source: Castle Website).

Scargill Grade II* Listed Historic Buildings and Monuments in Scargill Civil Parish Scheduled Ancient Monument Castles
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Scargill Castle Farm

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Scargill Castle

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Scargill Castle

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SCARGILL CASTLE - List Entry
- "Castle gatehouse and flanking fragmentary walls. C15 with alterations. Large blocks of squared sandstone; stone-flagged roofs. Gabled 3-storey gatehouse: partly-blocked depressed-pointed archway with thin voussoirs and pair of C20 doors; …

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Scargill Castle - Official Websiste
- "Scargill Castle nestles in the beautiful Teesdale landscape close to the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Built in 1550 …

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Scargill Castle (Scargill)
- "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 …

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List number: 1121820
List grade: 2*
County: County Durham
Post code: DL12 9TA
Grid ref: NZ0535310726

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