Snape Castle, Snape with Thorp - North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Castle dated to c1430, with additions and alterations in the C16 and C18. It is comprised of extensive ruins, including some vaulted rooms and two towers. The rear ranges are in a poor condition. The upper parts of the towers are particularly unstable. Much repointing is required elsewhere. The front range is divided into two dwellings.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1004908
    Local Planning Authority:
    North Yorkshire Council (UA)
    Site Type:
    Domestic > Fortified house

Location

    Building Name:
    Snape Castle
    Unitary Authority:
    North Yorkshire Council (UA)
    Parish:
    Snape with Thorp
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Richmond (Yorks)
    Region:
    North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Very bad
    Occupancy / Use:
    Part occupied/part in use
    Priority:
    A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    A
    Ownership:
    Private
    Designation:
    Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade I, RPG grade II, part in CA
    List Entry Number(s):
    1004908 and 1190147

Contact Details

Nicola Brown 01904 601985