Hylton Castle, Hylton Dene
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Hylton Castle, Hylton Dene
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 19 Jun 2014
The distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse-tower of a castle built by the wealthy Sir William Hylton, in the late 14th century, replacing an 11th century wooden castle built shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066 Today, the remains of the castle are owned by English Heritage. The surrounding parkland (Hylton Dene) is maintained by a community organisation. The castle and its chapel are protected as a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument (English Heritage Building ID: 391434 http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-391434-hylton-castle- British Listed Buildings).
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Image Location
Latitude
54.922617
Longitude
-1.443279