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Raby Castle is a mediæval fortress located near Staindrop in County Durham. The history of Raby Castle dates back to the early 11th century when the Manor of Raby was gifted from the township of Staindrop to the Prior of Durham by King Knut, who ruled England from 1016 to 1035. John Neville, 3rd Baron Neville de Raby, built Raby Castle between 1367 and 1390. The Nevilles resided there until 1569 when the castle and lands were forfeited to the crown following the failed 'Rising of the North' rebellion. More than half a century later, Sir Henry Vane the Elder purchased Raby Castle from the crown in 1626. He served as a Member of Parliament and a prominent member of Charles I's court. His family still owns Raby Castle to the present day. It is within the council area of County Durham. More...
Historic England Grade I Listed 1338625.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.590994,-1.8019156
Grid Reference: NZ 1289 2177
Civil Parish: Raby with Keverstone CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA
GBPN ID: 304019
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Raby_Castle,_Durham_304019
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The castle played a part in during the English Civil War in 1648 when Royalists besieged the castle. Held by Sir George Vane, who supported Parliamentarian forces, the castle suffered minimal damage during the conflict. More damage from family squabbles followed when The First Lord Barnard, the grandson of the elder Henry Vane, was so angered by his son Gilbert's marriage that he took steps to demolish the building so that Gilbert could never enjoy his inheritance. Eventually, Gilbert and his son began repair and restoration of the castle.
The 11th Baron also carried out an extensive programme of renovation and restoration after inheriting the barony in 1964, and it is famed for both its size and its art, including works by old masters and portraits. This grade I listed building It was also once the home to Cecily Neville, mother of two kings of England.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1338625.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.590994,-1.8019156
Grid Reference: NZ 1289 2177
Civil Parish: Raby with Keverstone CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA
GBPN ID: 304019
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Raby_Castle,_Durham_304019
Peruse Durham on WikishireThe castle played a part in during the English Civil War in 1648 when Royalists besieged the castle. Held by Sir George Vane, who supported Parliamentarian forces, the castle suffered minimal damage during the conflict. More damage from family squabbles followed when The First Lord Barnard, the grandson of the elder Henry Vane, was so angered by his son Gilbert's marriage that he took steps to demolish the building so that Gilbert could never enjoy his inheritance. Eventually, Gilbert and his son began repair and restoration of the castle.
The 11th Baron also carried out an extensive programme of renovation and restoration after inheriting the barony in 1964, and it is famed for both its size and its art, including works by old masters and portraits. This grade I listed building It was also once the home to Cecily Neville, mother of two kings of England.