SNAPE CASTLE

North Riding of Yorkshire

Snape Castle, North Riding of Yorkshire

This rather elegant Castle was built, initially, by George Neville shortly before his death in 1469. The best preserved fragment of this original being the Chapel (above) which projects from the modernised Castle.

The Castle was enlarged and turned into a semi-residence by Thomas Cecil, the son of the famous Lord Burghley (Elizabeth I's minister).  He added the corner towers, only three of which (from four) remain.  The Castle became largely ruined in the late middle ages, save for the east range which is still occupied today.

The Chapel is open to the public during the summer months  (and contains a damaged Verrio ceiling) and the rest of the Castle is easily visible.

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