Historical Elements Discovered in Local Listed Building
11th October 2022
Hilton Hall Historical features that have been covered up for decades have been found in a Grade II* listed building in County Durham. Hilton Hall, a two-storey building with medieval origins located in the hamlet of Hilton, is on the national list of historic and architecturally important buildings. During significant restoration of the building, historic [...]
Castle conservation Eagle eyed visitors to Raby Castle in the early months of 2022 will have noticed that The Keep tower had been clad in scaffolding. Thanks to a grant from Historic England and Historic House Foundation, we have been able to carry out some much-needed roof repairs and conservation work on The Keep’s distinctive [...]
About the Project This blog and interactive website (link below) is the outcome of a research project exploring the history and significance of the Thomas Weeks Cabinet held in the collection of Raby Castle in Darlington, United Kingdom, made possible through the support of Raby Castle and the British and Irish Furniture Makers Online (BIFMO). [...]
Work has progressed this summer on Raby Castle’s project funded by the Castle Studies Trust to create a digital model of the 14th century Neville stronghold. During July, Durham University Archaeological Services, drone scanned the castle exterior. Every nook and cranny was covered; from courtyard and tunnels, to rooftops and bartisans, relying on the skill […]
Historic Houses Feature Friday In this month’s Historic Houses Feature Friday, we’ll be looking at the quirky origins of follies. Discover what defines a folly, what their purpose was, and have a glimpse at the ones here at Raby. It is said the definition of a folly ‘lies in the eyes of the beholder.’ This [...]
For this month’s Feature Friday with Historic Houses, we caught up with Interpretation and Engagement Assistant, Lauren to uncover some facts you might not have known about Raby’s Ponds. Raby’s High and Low ponds have found their way into many a photograph of the castle and surrounding parkland. The 4th Duchess of Cleveland enjoyed seeing […]
For today’s Historic Houses’ Medieval Monday we caught up with Interpretation and Engagement Assistant, Lauren to gain an insight into one of Raby’s oldest and most popular features – the Great Kitchen. Still a fully functioning kitchen up until the 1950s, many of the medieval features seen today have been adapted and modernised throughout the […]
This week, as part of Historic Houses' Medieval Mondays theme, our new Interpretation and Engagement Assistant, Lauren Foster has been exploring the medieval coats of arms that can be found around Raby Castle. Coats of Arms The use of coats of arms dates back to the 11th century. Initially limited to warrior chieftains, [...]
We need your help! Every day we discover new fascinating stories about the family at Raby, as we establish our archives and collections. We want to invite visitors to share their stories and memories with us, to help us uncover more about the hard-working individuals who kept the castle and estate running. From those who […]
Our Chapel at Raby Castle is much loved by visitors. In her first month at Raby Castle, Lauren Foster, our new Interpretation and Engagement Assistant gets to grips with the complex history and architecture of this tranquil space, as part of Historic Houses' #FeatureFriday. Read on to find out more. This ancient chapel, which was [...]
