Swinton Castle, Swinton with Warthermarske - North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Gardens and extensive pleasure grounds with grottos, rustic bridges and rockwork laid out between 1796 and c1820 under the direction of Adam Mickle the second and others for Sir William Danby, incorporating lakes and landscaping of c1760. The park probably has C17 or earlier origins. A significant proportion of the tree cover has reached maturity and beyond. Some structures are in poor condition and need maintenance and repair. Some of the water bodies have recently been de-silted.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Swinton Castle

Heritage Category:

Registered Park and Garden grade II*

List Entry Number:

1001074

Local Planning Authority:

North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Park

Location

Unitary Authority:

North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Parish:

Swinton with Warthermarske

Parliamentary Constituency:

Skipton and Ripon

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Park and garden

Condition:

Generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems

Vulnerability:

Medium

Trend:

Improving

Ownership:

Private, multiple owners

Designation:

Registered Park and Garden grade II*, 6 LBs