DiCamillo Companion
England

Bolton Castle

Leyburn, Wensleydale, near Northallerton

North Yorkshire (North Riding)

England

Historic County: Richmondshire

Circa Date: 1379-98 w/later alterations

Status: Partially Extant

Parts of the Castle are ruinous.

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: No (Other)

crown This house has been used for TV and Film Historic Houses Member

The House from a 1785 engraving

  • Built / Designed For: Sir John Scrope, Chancellor of England.

    House & Family History: Mary, Queen of Scots, was confined here for six months (1568-69) on her way to the Tower of London. The Castle was defeated in a siege during the Civil War. Major conservation work was completed in 1995.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Ivanhoe" (1952). "All Creatures Great and Small" (1978–90 - TV series). "Heartbeat" (1992-2010 - TV series). "Elizabeth" (1998). "Horrible Histories" (2015 - TV series, in the episode "Bill," about William Shakespeare).

  • Current Seat / Home of: Harry Algar Nigel Orde-Powlett, 8th Baron Bolton.

    Past Seat / Home of: Sir John Scrope, late 14th century; Emanuel Scrope, 1st Earl of Sunderland, 17th century. Harry Powlett, 6th Duke of Bolton and 11th Marquess of Winchester, 18th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01969-623-981

    Fax: 01969-623-332

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.boltoncastle.co.uk

    Historic Houses Member: Yes

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