Hylton Castle – Plans, Proposals & Ideas

denm · December 9th, 2009, 06:04 PM

What's the latest!, ----I know there was a feasibility study done earlier this year, ---the aim was to see how best to save the Castle and promote it, --there was quite a few ideas and suggestions put forward, ------I hoped there might have been an announcement by now, --but I havent read anything or heard anything for a while, ---does anyone know or heard anything? thanks.

Irish Blood English Heart · December 12th, 2009, 02:06 PM

I randomly drove past Hylton Castle for the first time a month or so ago, it looks very impressive. Does anyone know the history of it?

It's a shame it can't be promoted as a tourist attraction like Warkworth or Dunsturburgh castles.

denm · December 12th, 2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish Blood English Heart

I randomly drove past Hylton Castle for the first time a month or so ago, it looks very impressive. Does anyone know the history of it?

It's a shame it can't be promoted as a tourist attraction like Warkworth or Dunsturburgh castles.

There's quite a lot of History to this Castle --with one major connection being George Washington's family, -------the Castle was built in the late 1300s/early 1400s, ----by a Baron Hylton, ---there is a --Friends of Hylton Castle group who want to protect and Develop the Castle/Dene and Chapel, -there was recently a feasibility being carried out, ----but I don't know the outcome, ---the promotion of this Castle has been discussed for years, ---I hope we learn soon of something possitive.

kingdom bhoy · December 23rd, 2009, 12:07 PM

Could Lotto money not be used for this ?

denm · December 23rd, 2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kingdom bhoy

Could Lotto money not be used for this ?

I think they are to apply for Heritage Lottery Funds, ---probably next year.

kingdom bhoy · December 23rd, 2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by denm

I think they are to apply for Heritage Lottery Funds, ---probably next year.

I hope they suceed.

denm · December 23rd, 2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kingdom bhoy

I hope they suceed.

I think the group have done a Feasibility Study, --and are preparing a bid, --it's taken a few years for them, --so hopefully they might succeed , --maybe next year.

kingdom bhoy · March 3rd, 2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by denm

I think the group have done a Feasibility Study, --and are preparing a bid, --it's taken a few years for them, --so hopefully they might succeed , --maybe next year.

Any more news on this ?

kingdom bhoy · June 14th, 2011, 11:28 PM

Walked through Hylton Dene today and it occured to me that this site could given the right financial backing be developed into something that would really benefit our city.

denm · June 15th, 2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kingdom bhoy

Walked through Hylton Dene today and it occured to me that this site could given the right financial backing be developed into something that would really benefit our city.

Yeah your right, ---and I'm sure I read a couple of years ago, --that the Dene would be included when they applied for funding to restore the Castle, --fingers crossed that they get that funding, --could be a good tourist attraction --if done correctly.

denm · August 6th, 2011, 09:06 AM

Bad news regarding the Heritage Lotto Fund, ----
this from the Sunderland Echo, ---

Lottery cash blow for Sunderland castle revamp

Hylton Castle in Sunderland

By Ross Robertson
Published on Friday 5 August 2011 13:54

A BID to bring historic Hylton Castle back into use has been turned down for funding.

Plans are afoot to transform what remains of the 14th-century fortress into everything from a visitor centre to youth disco venue.

But the proposals have met a major stumbling block after the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) decided not to fund the project in the latest round of handouts.

Sunderland City Council submitted the bid on behalf of a multi-party group which included campaign group Friends of Hylton Dene, incorporating Castle in the Community, and English Heritage.

The team remains hopeful that the project can still go ahead in the future.

John Kelly, the senior councillor responsible for culture in Sunderland, said: “Unfortunately the bidding process for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund was oversubscribed on this occasion.

“While we are naturally disappointed with the HLF’s decision not to fund the application for Hylton Castle, the plans to restore this important landmark are still very much in place.

“We will be meeting with the HLF in due time to better understand why our application was turned down, and to look at ways we can make an improved bid for funding in the future.”

Read more http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/l...vamp_1_3652143

kingdom bhoy · August 12th, 2011, 08:16 AM

How depressing.

denm · August 12th, 2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kingdom bhoy

How depressing.

Aye not good news, ----but they can always submit another bid, --and hope for better luck, --maybe next year.

kingdom bhoy · April 2nd, 2013, 07:47 PM

Just heard a snatch of a story on Sun FM that Hylton Castle will open as a new revamped centre in 2016 got to be good news for the city.

denm · April 3rd, 2013, 12:48 PM

Yeah I hope this is just the start, --this from the Sunderland Echo, --

More funding for Sunderland castle development project Keith Younghusband, chairman of the Friends of Hylton Dene, with the latest fire damage to Hylton Castle, Sunderland.

Published on 03/04/2013 06:30

WORK to redevelop one of Sunderland’s oldest buildings can begin after a community bid landed a £153,000 grant.

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) cash will allow Friends of Hylton Castle and Dene and Sunderland City Council to begin the first stage of plans to make the site a heritage-led learning and educational resources centre.

If successful, the money could lead to the groups securing a second and final grant worth £2.9million.

Keith Younghusband, chairman of the Friends of Hylton Castle and Dene, said: “This is the best news possible, and we are absolutely thrilled.

“We have been working towards this for many years and feel that we are another step forward to fulfilling our ambitions to see the castle restored to its former glory.

Read more http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/l...ject-1-5543222

scott5863 · May 16th, 2013, 04:48 PM

Boldon hills are still named nanny cow hill on the O.S. maps!!! strange name?

kiwigeordie · May 16th, 2013, 11:02 PM

Yes. I wonder if it's a bastardization of an older name. Like Pity Me in Durham is supposed to be derived from Petite Mer after a lake that was in the area during Norman times.
I didn't know it was still shown on the OS maps. Thanks for the info.
Pete

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December 12th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#2
Irish Blood English Heart Letting off the happiness Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,361 Likes (Received): 35	I randomly drove past Hylton Castle for the first time a month or so ago, it looks very impressive. Does anyone know the history of it? It's a shame it can't be promoted as a tourist attraction like Warkworth or Dunsturburgh castles.

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kingdom bhoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sunderland Posts: 2,366 Likes (Received): 1	Could Lotto money not be used for this ?

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kingdom bhoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sunderland Posts: 2,366 Likes (Received): 1	Walked through Hylton Dene today and it occured to me that this site could given the right financial backing be developed into something that would really benefit our city.

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denm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 10	Bad news regarding the Heritage Lotto Fund, ---- this from the Sunderland Echo, --- Lottery cash blow for Sunderland castle revamp Hylton Castle in Sunderland By Ross Robertson Published on Friday 5 August 2011 13:54 A BID to bring historic Hylton Castle back into use has been turned down for funding. Plans are afoot to transform what remains of the 14th-century fortress into everything from a visitor centre to youth disco venue. But the proposals have met a major stumbling block after the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) decided not to fund the project in the latest round of handouts. Sunderland City Council submitted the bid on behalf of a multi-party group which included campaign group Friends of Hylton Dene, incorporating Castle in the Community, and English Heritage. The team remains hopeful that the project can still go ahead in the future. John Kelly, the senior councillor responsible for culture in Sunderland, said: “Unfortunately the bidding process for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund was oversubscribed on this occasion. “While we are naturally disappointed with the HLF’s decision not to fund the application for Hylton Castle, the plans to restore this important landmark are still very much in place. “We will be meeting with the HLF in due time to better understand why our application was turned down, and to look at ways we can make an improved bid for funding in the future.” Read more http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/l...vamp_1_3652143

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kingdom bhoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sunderland Posts: 2,366 Likes (Received): 1	How depressing.

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kingdom bhoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sunderland Posts: 2,366 Likes (Received): 1	Just heard a snatch of a story on Sun FM that Hylton Castle will open as a new revamped centre in 2016 got to be good news for the city.

April 3rd, 2013, 12:48 PM	#15
denm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 10	Yeah I hope this is just the start, --this from the Sunderland Echo, -- More funding for Sunderland castle development project Keith Younghusband, chairman of the Friends of Hylton Dene, with the latest fire damage to Hylton Castle, Sunderland. Published on 03/04/2013 06:30 WORK to redevelop one of Sunderland’s oldest buildings can begin after a community bid landed a £153,000 grant. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) cash will allow Friends of Hylton Castle and Dene and Sunderland City Council to begin the first stage of plans to make the site a heritage-led learning and educational resources centre. If successful, the money could lead to the groups securing a second and final grant worth £2.9million. Keith Younghusband, chairman of the Friends of Hylton Castle and Dene, said: “This is the best news possible, and we are absolutely thrilled. “We have been working towards this for many years and feel that we are another step forward to fulfilling our ambitions to see the castle restored to its former glory. Read more http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/l...ject-1-5543222

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scott5863 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 9 Likes (Received): 0	Boldon hills are still named nanny cow hill on the O.S. maps!!! strange name?

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kiwigeordie Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Upper Hutt Posts: 19 Likes (Received): 1	Yes. I wonder if it's a bastardization of an older name. Like Pity Me in Durham is supposed to be derived from Petite Mer after a lake that was in the area during Norman times. I didn't know it was still shown on the OS maps. Thanks for the info. Pete