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Bolton Castle
Castle in North Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bolton Castle is a 14th-century castle located in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England (grid reference SE03379183). The nearby village of Castle Bolton takes its name from the castle. The castle is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1][2] The castle was damaged in the English Civil War, and “slighted” afterwards, but much of it survived. It has never been sold and is still in the ownership of the descendants of the Scrope family.
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Bolton Castle | |
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![]() The castle from the south | |
General information | |
Location | Castle Bolton, Yorkshire, England |
Coordinates | 54.321932°N 1.948106°W / 54.321932; -1.948106 |
Construction started | 1378 |
Completed | 1399 |
Client | Richard, Lord Scrope of Bolton |
Owner | Thomas, Lord Bolton |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | John Lewyn |
Website | |
www.boltoncastle.co.uk | |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Designated | 13 February 1967[1] |
Reference no. | 1130885 |
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