Skelton Castle, Grade I listed country house in Skelton-in-Cleveland, England
Description
Skelton Castle is a two-storey sandstone mansion featuring a five-bay frontage that incorporates elements from its medieval predecessor within its present structure. The building demonstrates how successive periods have left their mark on its design and layout.
History
Robert de Brus built the original castle in 1140 as a fortified stronghold with two towers, dungeons, and a moated defense system. The site remained strategically important throughout the medieval period.
Culture
The castle served as a gathering place for the Demoniacks club, a group that shaped local creative circles and intellectual life during its time.
Practical
The property remains a private residence with limited public access to its grounds and surroundings. Visitors should inquire beforehand about any opportunity to view the site from accessible areas nearby.
Did you know?
A classical doorway that leads nowhere stands on the grounds, salvaged from nearby Gillingwood Hall after it burned down in 1750. This curious architectural fragment serves as a reminder of another vanished estate.
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