The Old Lodge, Raby, Langleydale © Ryder, P 2006


The Old Lodge, Raby, Langleydale © Ryder, P 2006


The Old Lodge, Raby, Langleydale © Ryder, P 2006


The Old Lodge, Raby, Langleydale © Ryder, P 2006


The Old Lodge, Raby, Langleydale © Ryder, P 2006

This medieval stone tower stands on a mound. It was once an outpost of Raby Castle. Little is known of the history of the building, but its style is that of the late 14th century.

It is L-shaped in plan and has three stories and constructed of roughly-course and roughly-squared stones. A plaque located in the hall dates the building to circa 1360, although there are no architectural features relating to this date. The building was most likely intended as a hunting lodge due to its position within Raby Park. It can be classed as a defensible building, owing to the thick walls. The building was restored circa 1894 and most of the windows and doors are of that date. (1)

Late medieval fortified house, restored circa 1896. The house is built of sandstone rubble and is three storeyed and L-shaped in plan, with a single storey extension to the left. Formerly used as a hunting lodge. (18)