Snape Castle, Snape with Thorp - North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Castle dated to c1430, with additions and alterations in the C16 and C18. It is comprised of extensive ruins, including some vaulted rooms and two towers. The rear ranges are in a poor condition. The upper parts of the towers are particularly unstable. Much repointing is required elsewhere. The front range is divided into two dwellings.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Snape Castle, the chapel and ruined portions

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1004908

Local Planning Authority:

North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Site Type:

Domestic > Fortified house

Location

Building Name:

Snape Castle

Unitary Authority:

North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Parish:

Snape with Thorp

Parliamentary Constituency:

Thirsk and Malton

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade I, RPG grade II, part in CA

List Entry Number(s):

1004908 and 1190147