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Medieval Castles: Raby Castle

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RABY CASTLE Raby Castle was built in the mid-fourteenth century by the powerful Nevill family. It is one of the grandest medieval palaces in England, surrounded by a magnificent deer park, lake and walled gardens. The castle consists of nine perimeter towers, the largest of these is Clifford’s Tower, 81 feet (24.7 m) tall. The Kitchen Tower has remained relatively unchanged since medieval times. The Baron’s Hall is most magnificent; this was where 700 knights assembled to plot the Rising of the North

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