Ravensworth Castle (Nash House), Lamesley - Gateshead
Nash house of 1808 for Sir Thomas Liddell, completed by 1846 but now a ruin following extensive demolition in the 1950s. Urgent repairs were completed by the owners in 2015 following a condition survey commissioned by the Local Authority using Historic England grant-aid. An outline scope of works and costings for repair have also been produced. In-principle agreement with the owner to repair all of the designated heritage assets within the castle complex as ruins on a phased basis, beginning with the scheduled medieval remains, a process which began in 2018.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- RAVENSWORTH CASTLE
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1025151
- Local Planning Authority:
- Gateshead
- Site Type:
- Domestic > Country house
Location
- Building Name:
- Ravensworth Castle (Nash House)
- County:
- Tyne and Wear
- District / Borough:
- Gateshead
- Parish:
- Lamesley
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Blaydon
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- B
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Mike Collins 0191 4031632
