Whorlton castle a grade 1 listed scheduled monument , nothing remains of the village after its destruction during the bubonic plague . In the early 12th century a motte and bailey castle stood here and the earthworks are still visible . Described in 1343 as in a ruinous condition the stone towerhouse and gatehouse were constructed by the meynells in the 14th century . All that remains now is the basement of the towerhouse and the 3 storey gatehouse . Down the road from the castle are the remains of the 12th century Holy Cross church complete with the 14th century tower.
the floor plans
the 1st view walking up the road
the 4 plaques above the 1st portcullis . They depict from the left , Meynell , Darcy , Graystock . The upper plaque depicts meynell impaling Darcy
1st floor viewing point
the grill to stop access to the 2nd floor
view down the stairs from the 2nd floor
2nd floor passage
scaffolding holding walls together
view out from the 2nd floor
the exit to the 1st floor
looking up the tower
tower entrance
rear of the gatehouse
the basements of the towerhouse
steps down to the basement
there is another large crack on the other side aswell
portcullis
slipperyness that sent me flying down to the bottom of the thankfully empty moat
moss !!!
snowdrops . shame the only thing in focus is the nettle
Holy Cross church . 12th century nave and 14th century tower