The remains of the castle that we see today was built at the turn of the 14th century by Sir William Hilton ( died 1435 ) although there are records that suggest that Henry Hilton built an earlier wooden building on the site in 1072.
Like most castles, legends say that there is a resident ghost in the castle. Called the Cauld Lad of Hylton , this is the ghost of Roger Skelton whom it is alleged was murdered in 1609 by Lord Robert Hylton whilst in a rage.
Next to the castle is the derelict Hylton Chapel. An engraving by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck of Hylton Castle in 1728 appears to show both buildings connected by two and three storied structures.
More in depth information about the castle can be found by visiting
hylton castle.com ran by the Friends of Hylton Dene, an enthusiastic group who have played an important role in the maintenance and promotion of the castle as well as their community.
Like most castles, legends say that there is a resident ghost in the castle. Called the Cauld Lad of Hylton , this is the ghost of Roger Skelton whom it is alleged was murdered in 1609 by Lord Robert Hylton whilst in a rage.
Next to the castle is the derelict Hylton Chapel. An engraving by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck of Hylton Castle in 1728 appears to show both buildings connected by two and three storied structures.
More in depth information about the castle can be found by visiting
hylton castle.com ran by the Friends of Hylton Dene, an enthusiastic group who have played an important role in the maintenance and promotion of the castle as well as their community.
At the turn of the last century the
castle grounds housed Army barracks as this photograph shows.
castle grounds housed Army barracks as this photograph shows.
