From the guidebook:
Feudal custom limited the extent and strength of private fortification and by the 12th century, crenellation (battlements), distinguished a castle from a manor house. Any castle built without permission was known as an adulterine and could be forfeit to the King. Sir Richard, the first Lord Scrope, a loyal and distinguished knight, was granted his licence to crenelate in 1379. Bolton Castle was built on the site of the original manor house and, at an annual cost of 1,000 marks, was completed in 1399, for a total expenditure of £12.000 – an incredible sum in those days.
Although by its very nature, Bolton Castle was built for defence, it was also an extravagantly luxurious dwelling.
I LOVE this photo! So well composed, it could be any time, any place. WONDERFUL!
Thanks Jan, I am glad you like it
Looks a bit like Nunney Castle in Somerset.
Yet again you introduce me to a place I haven’t visited
I think Nunney Castle is more beautiful because it’s surrounded by a moat.
Admission to the castle is free.
Though managed by the English Heritage.
It sounds lovely
The name’s Scrope, Richard Scrope and I’ve a licence to crenelate.
LOL
I have stayed with a member of the Scrope family
Magnificent framing on both shots of Bolton castle Cherie… thank you for the history also… £12.000 was a lot of money even today….peter:)
Thank you is was a great castle to visit. I wonder how much £12,000 would equate to today…
Ah wonderful! I love castle ruins
So do I
Magnificent building … & cost, seen from many points in Wensleydale. I saw this most recently from the vintage service bus that a friend organised in June.
It was quite amazing turning round the corner and there it was just in the middle of the village.
What a fascinating place! Great to see so many walls still standing up solidly.
I like the contrast of the two different sides of the castle. How it was and how time takes it’s toll…