The earliest reference to the castle records a visit from King John in 1201.

[2] The remaining parts of Ravensworth Castle date from the late 14th century, when it belonged to Henry, 1st Baron FitzHugh.

[5] The castle was gradually dismantled, starting in the 16th century, and the stone was used for other buildings in the area.

[5] Ravensworth Castle and Park Wall were given a Grade I listed building designation by English Heritage on 4 February 1969.

[3] The Grade I listing is for buildings "of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important".