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The castle and chapel have been Grade I listed buildings since 1949 and form a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of English Heritage, who took over the site in 1984, although Sunderland City Council own the land.
The History of Hylton Castle. Hylton Castle is a Grade I Listed Building, and together with the adjacent St Catherine's chapel forms a Scheduled Ancient Monument. A magnificent reminder of the past. Hylton Castle was built by Sir William Hylton as a fortified manor house in around 1400, and for generations it stood as a reminder to all of the ...
Hylton Castle was built by Sir William Hylton as his principal residence in about 1400. The rich Hylton family had estates in Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland and by the 13th century had assumed the title of a barony within the Bishopric of Durham.
Nov 24, 2020 · Hylton Castle was built by Sir William Hylton as his principal residence in about 1400. The Hylton family had estates in Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland and by the 13th century had assumed the title of a barony within the Bishopric of Durham.
This distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse-tower of a castle was built by the wealthy Sir William Hylton shortly before 1400. Originally containing four floors of self-contained family accommodation, its entrance front displays royal and family heraldry, including Richard II's white hart badge.
May 26, 2024 · The Grandeur of Hylton Castle. Construction of the current Hylton Castle began in the late 14th century under the direction of Sir William Hylton. The castle was designed to serve as the family‘s principal residence, a role it would fulfill for generations.
Hylton Castle: a medieval fortified house, chapel, 17th and 18th century country houses and associated gardens is a Scheduled Monument in Castle, Sunderland, England. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
