Swinburne Castle (Chollerton)
(NY 9347 7534) The first mention of Swinburne Castle is a licence to crenellate granted in 1346. In 1541, it was described as a 'tower in decay'. (1)
The only remains are two tunnel vaulted basements east of the present house. This is late 18th century, but it incorporates a 17th century manor. (2)
There are no visible remains of the 'castle' which seems to have been a fortified manor or even a pele. The manor house, which forms the west wing of the present is not outstanding. See photographs. (3)
10/52 Swinburne Castle and attached stable (Swinburne Castle previously listed) 20.10.52 GV II
West wing and attached stable of country house, now partly empty and partly farm storage. Late C17, stable early C18. Random rubble with Welsh slate roof. L-shaped. 2 storeys.
House part is nine bays on 1st floor with 12-pane sashes in C17 double-chamfered surrounds under hoodmoulds. Marks visible of former mullion-and-transom crosses.
Ground floor has 2 blocked brick tunnel vaults on left then one 8-pane sash window with thick glazing bars in double-chamfered surround. An original surround on right now has 1/2-slatted window. Other windows are 16-pane sashes in early C19 chamfered surrounds. Steeply-pitched roof, hipped on left and gabled on right. Rear very irregular with varied sashes, some under hoodmoulds; 2 first floor doorways with hoodmoulds and 2 large external stacks. Left return was part of mid C18 house. Ashlar, 1-bay with rusticated quoins and 12-pane sashes in blind round arch. Right return has 2-light mullioned window in gable.
Attached projecting 2-storey stable dated R JM 1728 over blocked central door with large chamfered lintel and alternating jambs. Similar doorway to right and 5 small windows to each floor, with heavy chamfered surrounds and holes for iron bars. Gabled roof with kneelers and flat coping. Former 2-light window on right return now has elaborate coat of arms. Large circular pitching eye to rear.
Main part of C18 house which linked this range with orangery (q.v.) has been demolished. (4)
Traditionally a castle is said to have stood on the lawn of the present house. Ruins demolished in 17th century to build new house. Two old vaults lie to the east of the house. (5)
460/10/52 Swinburne Castle and attached stable, Grade II* Listed Building. (6)
The 18th century mansion was demolished in the 1980's, including the remains of the tower house. (7a)
Listed by Cathcart King. (7b)
The only remains are two tunnel vaulted basements east of the present house. This is late 18th century, but it incorporates a 17th century manor. (2)
There are no visible remains of the 'castle' which seems to have been a fortified manor or even a pele. The manor house, which forms the west wing of the present is not outstanding. See photographs. (3)
10/52 Swinburne Castle and attached stable (Swinburne Castle previously listed) 20.10.52 GV II
West wing and attached stable of country house, now partly empty and partly farm storage. Late C17, stable early C18. Random rubble with Welsh slate roof. L-shaped. 2 storeys.
House part is nine bays on 1st floor with 12-pane sashes in C17 double-chamfered surrounds under hoodmoulds. Marks visible of former mullion-and-transom crosses.
Ground floor has 2 blocked brick tunnel vaults on left then one 8-pane sash window with thick glazing bars in double-chamfered surround. An original surround on right now has 1/2-slatted window. Other windows are 16-pane sashes in early C19 chamfered surrounds. Steeply-pitched roof, hipped on left and gabled on right. Rear very irregular with varied sashes, some under hoodmoulds; 2 first floor doorways with hoodmoulds and 2 large external stacks. Left return was part of mid C18 house. Ashlar, 1-bay with rusticated quoins and 12-pane sashes in blind round arch. Right return has 2-light mullioned window in gable.
Attached projecting 2-storey stable dated R JM 1728 over blocked central door with large chamfered lintel and alternating jambs. Similar doorway to right and 5 small windows to each floor, with heavy chamfered surrounds and holes for iron bars. Gabled roof with kneelers and flat coping. Former 2-light window on right return now has elaborate coat of arms. Large circular pitching eye to rear.
Main part of C18 house which linked this range with orangery (q.v.) has been demolished. (4)
Traditionally a castle is said to have stood on the lawn of the present house. Ruins demolished in 17th century to build new house. Two old vaults lie to the east of the house. (5)
460/10/52 Swinburne Castle and attached stable, Grade II* Listed Building. (6)
The 18th century mansion was demolished in the 1980's, including the remains of the tower house. (7a)
Listed by Cathcart King. (7b)
N9214
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1967; D Smith
WATCHING BRIEF, Swinburne Castle, Great Swinburne 2000; ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
WATCHING BRIEF, Swinburne Castle, Great Swinburne 2000; ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
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