Hayes Castle is a Grade II listed building in the Cumberland local planning authority area, England. First listed on 9 March 1967. Castle.

Hayes Castle

WRENN ID: young-pediment-moss
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Cumberland
Country: England
Date first listed: 9 March 1967
Type: Castle
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NY 02 SW DISTINGTON HAYES CASTLE ROAD Distington

2/22 Hayes Castle

9.3.67 II

Castle. Present name probably a corruption of Aykhurst for which a licence to crenellate was issued in 1322 to Robert de Leyburn; probably established before this date. Originally consisted of tower house on motte with curtain wall and moat, now ruinous. Moat survives on north and west sides, but only north wall of square-plan tower house remains on motte. Sandstone block facings with rubble core; c4 ft thick and c20 ft high. Other stones re-used in surrounding buildings. Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Listing NGR: NY0012422584

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