Built / Designed For: Sir James Strangeways
House & Family History: Surrounded by the remains of a moat, the ruins of Harlsey Castle, which was mentioned in the "Domesday Book," remain in the private ownership of the Kirk family, who make their home in the Grade II*-listed Harlsey Castle Farmhouse, the fabric of which incorporates elements of the medieval castle.
Collections: A fine marquetry cabinet, made in London, circa 1699 for Harsley Castle, is today in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
Title: V&A Guide to Period Styles: 400 Years of British Art and Design, The
Author: Jackson, Anna; Hinton, Morna
Year Published: 2002
Reference: pg. 36
Publisher: London: V&A Publications
ISBN: 0810965909
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Buildings of England: Yorkshire: The North Riding, The
Author: Pevsner; Nikolaus
Year Published: 1966
Reference: pg. 151
Publisher: London: Penguin Books
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Not Listed
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Kirk family
Past Seat / Home of: Sir James Strangeways, 15th century; Richard Strangeways, until 1488; Strangeways family here until 1541. Thomas Dacre, 4th Baron Dacre, 16th century. George Lawson, 18th century. Henry Thynne Lascelles, 4th Earl of Harewood, 1860s.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No