More information : High Head Castle [T.I.] [NY 4035 4333] CASTLE [G.T.] [NY 4012 4404] GATE [G.T.] (1)
Highhead Castle was founded about 1326, and a licence to crenellate was granted in 1342. In 1550 a Hall, 52' x 26', was built on the west side. From 1744 to 1748 the Castle was demolished and rebuilt, and in 1800 further restorations took place. (2)
Nothing of the 14th century castle survives, and there are no earthworks associated with it. Part of the Hall is incorporated into the west side of the main 18th century range (see photographs), the whole of which is derelict. The gate is modern. (3)
Highhead Castle, Listed Grade II*. (4)
High Head Castle - building now completly derelict - the roof has fallen in but the walls still stand to roof level however the building is in a dangerous state of repair. (5)
Listed by Cathcart King as a vanished castle. (6)
High Head Castle, 18th century wing, garden gate, and Tudor wing to west ListedGrade II*. 18th century servants wing Listed Grade II. (7)
Listed with plan and illustration. (8) |