Barden Tower

Barden Tower. A ruined 15th century fortified hunting lodge next to the River Wharfe.

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Remains of Barden Tower from the B6160 road

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Remains of Barden Tower

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Inhabited section of Barden Tower serving food and drink

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BARDEN TOWER FACTS

Location
near Drebley, North Yorkshire

Description
Barden Tower is located in Barden, about 3 miles from Bolton Abbey, in North Yorkshire, England. The building is rectangular with an L-shaped addition to the south-east corner. The main house is three storeys tall. The tower used to have a courtyard surrounded by a curtain wall with two gateways. One of these gateway arches survives, and the other is in ruins.

Architecture
tower house

History
The tower was originally built in the late 15th century by Henry Clifford. The building fell into disrepair and was restored in 1658 by Lady Anne Clifford. After her death it was taken over by the Earls of Cork, and fell into decline in the late 18th century.

Date
15th century

Other Castles in the Area
  Knaresborough Castle
  Middleham Castle
  Skipton Castle
  Spofforth Castle