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Castle Cary
Hob Uid: 54561
Location : Leeds Lotherton cum Aberford
Grid Ref : SE4336037160
Summary : The foundations of a castle were reported to be visible in the grounds of Abbey House in 1789. Although the house is situated in a natural setting of some strength, field investigation in 1963 found no indications of a former castle within the grounds.
More information : The foundations of a castle, called Castle Cary, are visible in the grounds of Abbey House, above the Cock River, Aberford. Situated between Cock Beck and the deep ravine through which flows the Crow, a stream rising on Hook Moor [SE 4435]. (1-2) Abbey House (now known as Aberford House (a) ) is situated at SE 43363716 in a natural setting of some strength. There are, however, no indications of a former castle within its grounds, and the owner was unable to offer further information. (3)

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Source details : Camden's Britannia 1789 6 (R Gough)
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Source details : Mrs DA Ellis (owner)
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Source Number : 3
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Source details : F1 ECW 27-NOV-63
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Uncertain Evidence, Conjectural Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SE 43 NW 4
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1963-11-27
End Date : 1963-11-27

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Castle Cary