Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth (Brancepeth)

Brancepeth castle © DCC 2007

Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth 2000

Brancepeth Castle 2000

Brancepeth Castle 2003

Brancepeth Castle was first mentioned in 1216 (although possibly extant 1154-77), but was rebuilt in around 1398 for Ralph Neville. It was extensively rebuilt in circa 1818-21 by John Patterson for Matthew Russell adapting the octagonal layout of the castle. Internal alterations were completed 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.

It is recorded that Brancepeth Castle was also used as the 7th Durham Voluntary Aid Detachment Hospital during World War I. (4)

Reference number:

D35812

Historical period:

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Georgian (1714 to 1830)
First World War (1914 to 1918)
Mid 20th Century (1933 to 1966)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Legal status:

Listed Building
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1159012
Registered Park or Garden of Historic Interest
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1000729

Event(s):

Watching Brief at Brancepeth Castle, County Durham 2002; Private Individual
Building survey of Brancepeth Castle, County Durham; Northern Archaeological Associates doi:10.5284/1083927

Disclaimer -

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