Built / Designed For: Thomas Percy

House & Family History: Wressle was not built as a defensive castle, but as a luxurious high status home. It was held by Parliamentary forces during the Civil War and mostly demolished circa 1648-50. A fire in 1796 destroyed much of what remained. Today the South Range of the Castle is all that survives. In addition to its Grade I-listed status, the remains of Wressle Castle are also listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Percy, 14th century; Henry Percy, 5th Earl of Northumberland, 16th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No