Hornby Castle, Grade I listed castle in Hornby, Yorkshire
Hornby Castle is a red sandstone castle in the village of Hornby in North Yorkshire, England, set on raised ground with views toward the surrounding valleys. The surviving south range is part of a larger estate that includes a deer park and working farmland.
The St Quintin family built the original structure in the 14th century, and the castle later passed to the Conyers family through marriage. In the 18th century, the architect John Carr of York made major changes that gave the building much of its current form.
Hornby Castle is a private residence today, and its red sandstone exterior can be seen from the surrounding countryside. The shape of the building clearly shows how different building phases were layered over centuries.
The castle is privately owned and not open to visitors, but the exterior can be seen from nearby paths and roads. Clear days offer open views across the Yorkshire countryside from the surrounding area.
The estate still contains medieval fish ponds that were once used to supply the household with fresh fish throughout the year. These ponds remain visible in the landscape around the castle and are among the rare surviving examples of medieval land management in the area.
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