High Head Castle, Castle and English country house in Skelton, United Kingdom
High Head Castle comprises a stone structure with a Tudor Wing and an Eighteenth Century Wing, creating a substantial architectural composition in Cumbria.
The medieval fortification evolved into a Georgian residence, incorporating elements from different construction periods while maintaining its grade II listed status.
The property stands as an example of English architectural evolution, displaying the transformation from defensive structures to residential country estates.
The building requires extensive restoration work due to its deteriorating condition, with emergency stabilization efforts supported by Historic England funding.
The castle maintains both servants' quarters and an eighteenth-century wing, reflecting the social structure of historical English country houses.
Location: Skelton
GPS coordinates: 54.78130,-2.93000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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