240 Comments for Ravenwood Castle

I wonder if there are any hidden rooms here. It is so beautiful. Sad that it is just left to fall apart. : (

Looks like it could be restored, i totally would if i had the time and money

Rotiserie.
The stove will have come in pieces and been built in situ.

Mica's lamp is missing. That is a cool old school sink. I don't see any signs of a faucet. Stove is cool too. And the door. And the wall. And the grating on the shelving.

It's possible that this stove was coal fired rather than wood fired. A cast iron stove can be brought back if the metal hasn't gotten too rotten. There are a number of obviously missing parts - the burner top plate is completely missing but can be fabricated. The warming cupboards likely had doors on the upper section. Curious as to what the geared device on the left side is - a rotisserie? a drafting mechanism for the fire? Any ideas?

Beautiful pic, Motts. Truly captures the geometry and the superb craftsmanship of another time. Even in abandonment there is still a sense of vigour and purpose. Hopefully this beautiful building with a tragic backstory can be sensitively brought back to life. Reminds me of Boldt Castle near Alexandria Bay, NY in the Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence River, before the current restoration efforts. Worth a visit.

And That's Where The Zombies Hide.

Looks like someone plucked something from abocve the mantle

The original toilet likely had the tank placed higher up the wall fed by a cistern in the attic (speculation but that would be typical of the period and used widely in British and European manors).

Umm, what are we reflecting on? Is it Tommy?

Woo-Hoo!! Castle Gallery!!!

Thanks for another excellent gallery! I enjoyed it as always!

This makes me wonder how it was moved in there as it is obviously extremely heavy. It's a shame it went to waste and was never used. Imagine how much wood it would have taken in order to cook on this daily!

This is such a great perspective! This is a great composition. You really do have a great photographer's instinct for the right shot.

That path does appear to be well used.