Step into the forgotten grandeur of the North East with this atmospheric high-resolution aerial photograph of Ravensworth Castle, nestled in secluded woodland near Lamesley, Gateshead. Built in the early 19th century for Thomas Henry Liddell, the 1st Baron Ravensworth, this once-stately Gothic Revival mansion was designed by architect John Nash – famed for his work on Buckingham Palace and Regent Street.
Although much of the castle was demolished by the 1950s due to mining subsidence, its hauntingly beautiful ruins remain a Grade II-listed building*, standing silent among the trees. This unique image captures the romantic decay of its ivy-covered towers and crumbling courtyard, surrounded by rolling fields and dense woodland. A must-have for lovers of lost architecture, hidden history, or atmospheric landscapes from the North East.
📸 Format: JPEG (High Resolution, Print-Ready)
📐 Dimensions: Suitable for prints up to A1 size
🏞️ Location: Lamesley, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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