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Monument Number 54835
Hob Uid: 54835
Location : Leeds Wetherby
Grid Ref : SE4023048110
Summary : Stone foundations of a large building found before 1902, allegedly the remains of a castle dating from the reign of Henry I. Some coursed stone of an unidentifiable building remains on the site.
More information : [SE 40234811] CASTLE [GT]. (Site of) [T.I.] Castle Carth [Sic.Garth] [TI]. (1) The foundations of a large building, of unknown origin and history(2) but supposed to be the site of an ancient castle were removed from Castle Garth some years before 1902. (3) No vestige appeared above ground but beneath the surface foundations and vaults were found. It is supposed that it existed about the time of Henry I. (2-3) No confirmatory evidence of a castle can be seen at the published site which is positioned on a rocky spur of natural strength. Coursed stonework of an unidentifiable building has been uncovered in recent years, and has been incorporated into a rock garden. (4)

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Source details : OS 6" 1958.
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Source details : Lower Wharfedale. 1902. p. 430. (H. Speight).
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Source details : F1 RL 07-MAY-63
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1135
Monument Start Date : 1100
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence

Monument Period Name : Uncertain
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Monument Type : Building
Evidence : Ruined Building

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SE 44 NW 3
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1963-05-07
End Date : 1963-05-07

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2003-01-01
End Date : 2003-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 54835