Who owns featherstone castle

As mentioned above the last of the original Featherstonehaugh family to live at Featherstone was Abigail Fetherstonhaugh born the heir of Albany Fetherstonhaugh III and she was known to have married twice, first to Peter Dodshon of Kirkby Overblows in Yorkshire and later to Thomas Dykes of Gilcruce in Cumberland.

It is recorded that in she was assessed for County Taxes and she was still alive in At some point between these tow dates Featherstone Castle was either sold or according to some accounts seized by the State and it passed into the hands of Sir William Howard of Naworth, father of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Carlisle born — died 24 February During this time period the house was significantly remodelled and enlarged.

In it was sold again and purchased by James Wallace MP born — died and passed to his son Thomas Wallace, 1st Baron Wallace born — died 23 February Again during the time the Wallace owned Featherstone it was remodelled. From a Prisoner of War camp was based there.

In Featherstone Castle was bought by Mr John Clark and his father, the great great grandson of the castles land agent circa Featherstone Castle is now used as a self catering residential centre for young people and students.

Ghost Tradition The story of the haunting of Featherstone Castle is old and has been written about many times with elements omitted and added over time. The basic story is that a medieval Baron of Featherstone Castle arranged a marriage between his daughter and a man she did not love, he being another noble of equal standing or sometimes referred to as a distant relative.

The daughter tried to avoid the wedding as best she could but eventually went through with the ceremony. Whilst awaiting the wedding banquet to be prepared, the Baron sends the married couple, guests and relevant staff out hunting. Thanks for sharing this information. I have read it before, or most of it, but some new details are always helpful. Thomas Featherstone is my great grandfather. I would appreciate any pics or info you might want to send.

Please email me at jantzonn btinternet. I made a mistake in my earlier post today: Rose Ann Thorpe was the mother not grandmother of my grandfather Robert Thorpe Ozanne. I would be very pleased to hear about your ancestors — not least because I cannot work out whether Sarah Featherstone was the grandmother — or mother — of Rose Ann Thorpe.

Also have photos of Rose Ann? Irish portraits. Thank you again. James Robert Ozanne. My wife Julie and I visited Scotland last fall and then went to Featherstone castle for several hours. It was wonderful to be there. Haltwhistle the owners of which were friends of the owner, Mr Clark. In fact their daughter had been recently married at the castle.

I plan to call some day to ask about it. Maybe this gives me the push to do so. They were from upstate New York however. Hello to you all. I am on a constant search to verify my great great grandfather Theobald Featherstonhaugh.

We believe he was born at Carrick House Westmeath, however, there is no record of him. Does anyone have any information please.

Kind Regards Roslyn. I am researching my maternal great-great grandfather James Featherstone. When did they come to Ireland? Any info is greatly appreciated! Bonnie Bohn Joseph. Hello Bonnie, My relatives were the Cuthbert Featherstonhaughs of Northumberland, second son of the castle.

They went over to Ireland and fought with Cromwell in They were rewarded with vast land holdings in Longford and Westmeath. Cuthbert married and had 6 sons and a few daughters. It appears most of or nearly all of the Featherstonhaughs in Ireland come from that family.

They were scattered around the countryside and also very prominent in Dublin, i. My great great grandfather was Theobald of the Mosstown House family, They were very wealthy and all the children married well or were given land holdings I have done a lot of research as I am writing a novel about them. Hope this helps there is many sites online if you are interested. Kind Regards Ros. Hi Ed, my mother is an American Featherston. It has played an important role in the battles between the English and the Scots in the Middle Ages.

Originally a 13th-century hall house, a square three-storey pele tower was added in by Thomas de Featherstonehaugh. A survey from the year reported the property to be a tower in good repair, occupied by Thomas Featherstonehaugh. After the Civil War the Featherstones, having supported the King, were dispossessed by the victorious parliamentarian rebels. The property was acquired by Sir William Howard father of the 1st Earl of Carlisle and was remodelled and substantially enlarged. The most recent additions date from the 19th century.

The Featherstonehaughs retained ownership of the castle until the 18th century. It is the home of one of our more famous ghost stories concerning Abigail Featherstonehaugh, who lived in the late 17th century. As the bridal party rode the bounds of the estate, the spurned lover made an attack, but the new bridegroom put up a good fight.