An English country house.

Castle Carr in Yorkshire is an English country house with a sad history. Built as a mock Tudor /Norman castle. Its owner and his son were killed in a railway accident. The house was partially demolished in the 1960's. The demolition work was abandoned due to the fact that the workers thought the Castle haunted. It has some beautiful Victorian water gardens nearby. Built with money from Halifax water corporation. The beautiful gardens have a fountain that can shoot up to 100 feet in the air. Norma

[@Nettlegrover]

In the 1940s there was a youth hostel on part of the Castle Carr Estate, it was run by my Grandparents. When the owner died in 1949 they tried to Auction the Castle off to pay death duties. It didn't sell but most of the other farms did, my Grandparents bought there Farm, my Mum was brought up there and they lived there until 1990. We have loads of information about The Castle, and I've collected alot of photos of the place over the years, I'm happy to share them if anyone's interested.

[@MartinZero]

That sounds brilliant Simon

[@hoyhoytoo6772]

There's a much less arduouse route to Castle Carr. I walk there every year, when a local charity walk sets off from the nearby 'Cat I T'hwell' pub. That's the walk where the fountains are raised by Yorkshire Water, to release pressure in the system. A spectacular event and a great day out, ending up back at the pub.

[@MetalboxJ]

Just booked that today.

[@maggiefleuriot4427]

Martin you guys go to so much trouble to bring us worldclass adventure content, I just want to say a very heartfelt thank you. One day you guys are going to be famous. Love to James, his smile is gorgeous.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

One day? You could say they are famous now! But you are right - what nice people!

[@NickRatnieks]

With all the demolition in the 50s, 60s and 70s, it is a wonder that anything is still left standing, today, in Britain.

[@noeldonnelly7476]

enjoyed the video. We first came across Castle Carr in the early '60s as young teenagers, when exploring the moors around Halifax. Looked down on it on a dark afternoon. saw figures on the battlements ( turned out to be statues!!) Went back on our bikes later just as demolition had started and crept in! There was a large baronial hall with statues of knights in armour. Behind one was a 'secret' passage, a section of wall with an iron door made to look like stone leading to steps down to the outside. Explored the cellars and part upstairs which was in a bad state. Were we the "ghosts" that the workmen heard. I remember reading the report in the local paper. Many thanks for what you do, as we did in the '60s , old mines, brick works and any holes in the ground,but we did not have fancy cameras ( and could not afford them!), just memories.

[@welshtexas1]

Such a shame beautiful places like this are abandoned. Your video keeps them alive, especially for those of us who would never know of there existence.

[@hiker1658]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. The Mordor comment was priceless. I enjoy your channel more and more all the time. Don't change a thing. 😀

[@jmpb40]

Another Fantastic video ! The engineer, John Fredrick La Trobe Batemen, was the engineer responsible for much of the Victorian water infrastucture of the North. He was the consultant engineer to the Manchaester Corporation Water Works an also designed the Longdendale Reservoirs and aqueduct to East Manachester (Denton) and my favourite the Thirlmere Reservoir and Aqueduct. There is a commerative fountain in Albert Square celebrating this monumantal acheivement .

[@brianball2002]

That arched ceiling inside you saw at the end was absolutely covered in bats. I have been in there before at dusk and they had just started waking up!

[@dtb2654]

In the picture with all the cars there can be seen what looks like a Bedford CA van, these were introduced from 1952 and made until 1969 so that should give an indication of the time. Great interesting video Martin, thanks again.

[@saxon-mt5by]

The most modern cars I could see were the Austin A35 in the foreground (introduced in 1956) and the Vauxhall Victor in the background (introduced in 1957), so my guess that would date the picture around 1957-58.

[@octurn]

I think I can see a Audi e-tron GT but then again I do have a lovely plate of sauteed mushrooms in front of me.

[@jmarsh3347]

A short video but absolutely packed with history and fantastic footage. Well done, Martin, for preserving the remains of an absolute treasure. Thanks for your efforts!!!

[@dougmorris2134]

Hi Martin, a stunningly sad video of the old castle/house. Incredible water gardens. Best wishes from Oxfordshire.

[@crazyfvck]

A fascinating place :) It is truly a shame (and truly stupid) that the house was pulled down! I'm glad the water gardens remain. It is wonderful that the person chose to create something lasting and beautiful with the money that they were given. That doesn't happen much these days :(

[@annescott2748]

So, recently when I think that I've seen your most interesting adventure, you present a new one that becomes my favorite! I really enjoyed this one and at first I was wishing that it wasn't so close to the end of the day, but then I really felt the diminishing light added to the atmosphere. Such incredible water works seemingly in the middle of nowhere! And I've now started saying, "let's crack on," so far only to myself. Not something we say in Massachusetts but it's become my favorite! Thanks for all your fascinating adventures. 🌞

[@mikeMCSG]

The reason they left it till late afternoon and went across the moors to it was to minimise the chance of being spotted during their trespass on this private estate😃

[@annescott2748]

@@mikeMCSG thanks! The fading light definitely added to the deserted feeling of the place.

[@duncanhowarth9514]

He should have T-shirts printed with his catchline.

[@annescott2748]

@@duncanhowarth9514 lol! Definitely!

[@cecilwilson5442]

That's fine stone masonry in the castle,, priestly must of had some money to build the house,, but the place was awesome viewing with the water garden,, brilliant video thanks for the persevering in getting there ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️from Northern Ireland

[@jetsons101]

Martin, you and your team made a GEM. Your long journey paid off, as a viewer "thank you." It looked cold enough to make ice cubes, I could see the steam coming off the brews as you were pouring the hot water. The water garden was a sight to see, thanks again. This "Martin Zero" video was a great way to start the day. Bet you took a long HOT shower when you got home..... Thanks again for all your time and work.

[@douglasthompson296]

100% effort and determination on this weeks explore. Well done Martin, James and the crew.

[@CURBEXUK]

Brilliant explore & plenty of laughs, as always Martin you have made a cracking video 👍🏼

[@MartinZero]

Cheers boss. Good to have you in the video again ❤️

[@brianartillery]

Chuffin' 'ell, that's bleak, Martin! You and your mates really suffer to brighten up our Sundays! Thank you, as always, for making me think: 'I did not know that!" Beautiful water gardens, and a brilliantly creepy castle ruin. What more could you want? Quality. Nice one.

[@petedemaio168]

Another brilliant film. Another hidden gem. And wasn't this hidden! I've often thought in this country you are never too far from civilisation, but that place really was in there middle of nowhere. What a story, love the history. I wonder who owns it now?

[@mikeMCSG]

It's owned by the Lord of the Manor of Castle Carr. For many years it was a guy called Frank Scholefield of Saltonstall Farm but he may have passed away now.

[@jasoni3281]

Still owned by the schofield family

[@franktuckwell196]

The thing that always amazes me with these places, is the pre-planning to design all those by - waters and culverts etc. to manage the fountains,waterfalls and cascades. Another great vid. glad you all made it out o.k. Thanks for taking us on yet another adventure to somewhere we would never go to, but we have now seen a bit before its lost forever. I have enjoyed all the "LOST" factories, workshops, industrial sites, tunnels and generally places i could never get to.

[@ronniebiggs4026]

Absolutely mint and words can’t describe the quality of the workmanship. The word you was fishing for regarding the low windows openings is ( Reveals) as in Window Reveals !

[@christophermcdonald6936]

wow the water garden was beautiful , the stairs next to the little waterfalls were amazing !!!

[@yorkie2789]

Great video and story Martin, nice that you made it back to Yorkshire. Navigation on those moors is an artform particularly when the mist comes down, and yes I've made a right pig's ear of it over the years!

[@backscatter0]

That water garden is gorgeous. Thanks for the lovely video Martin 👍🏻

[@jasoni3281]

Fantastic video martin by eck you took the long way round there is a rd thats within 5 minutes walk of the castle it is now a pheasant shoot hence all the blue barrels you saw and sadly yes it is private ground and on the maps as so did u manage to see the water towers above the castle well worth a day out when they turn the fountains on

[@Gappasaurus]

Thanks for persevering Martin, looks like it was well worth the effort 🙂

[@itzcaseykc]

What an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing with us all.

[@danieleyles8978]

Adventured here when I was young. Took us half a day to get there too! Great video, enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@KERNFUZED]

Just WOW !! The places you find .! God Bless Safe Journeys Martin.....Havin some Tea Now...

[@ingo_8628]

The 60s were such a horrific decade, what they teard down in that time is just sad.

[@stephencleaves]

An amazing water garden, great to see Connor (CurbexUK) back out with you again, as always a fascinating and interesting video, many thanks Martin.

[@havingalook2]

Wonderful find and thank you for letting us in on the secret. Dreadful journey to get there though, didn't envy that! Well done. Cheers

[@jamesmihalcik1310]

Even with the huge endeavor of your journey, you've still managed to capture this brilliant gem. My goodness, what a day you all had! You did capture the tea segment as well :)

[@johnthomas5966]

Martin, You find the most interesting places and your unique personal style aided by your trusty assistants gets better and better as you gain experience and confidence. More please.

[@daviespaulaann8913]

Fantastic video lovely to see Connor...beauriful place

[@dulciemargaretcolton145]

The foto of the complete building in the 18thcentury how beautiful. Wonder why they demolished it, what was the point. The fountain gardens still working to this day is really amazing isnt it. Great vid lads as always and thanks for sharing

[@kohedunn]

What a wonderful otherworldy place...I stumbled upon your video today, and it was just what I needed.. I think you must know by now, because I'm not alone , and your efforts to keep us all entertained in a way that nothing else can ...Thank you Martin from the bottom of my heart xxxxx I almost forgot !! All the guys with you as well ! What a team of kindred spirits you all are ! May you never loose the friendships and comradery you have forged !xx

[@tharkthax3960]

Stunning. wish they had of left the castle alone. As a school kid I did the calderdale way. Would of passed thru around here somewhere. Yorkshire is a beautiful place!

[@mikeMCSG]

Me too, The Way crosses the valley a mile or so lower down and actually passes through Saltonstall where the owner lives/lived.

[@tharkthax3960]

@@mikeMCSG ah nice one. I did the walk with my class from Hipperholme and lightcliffe high school. Still got the certificate! 😆

[@simonirvine1628]

The Victorians really knew what they were up too. Plus good style.

[@mikepowell2776]

Really interesting video and commentary, well-researched information and a fantastic place. Thanks for all that, I didn’t even know it existed.

[@RobTaverner]

That water garden is stunning. Good to see Connor back amongst it. Cheers Martin.

[@ExploringwithCarl]

Its so easy to get lost out there isn't it. Wow what a stunning place. Thanks Martin ;)

[@bobjackson6524]

Truly amazing. Beautifuly presented, thankyou.

[@mileshigh1321]

Beautiful but tragic place! Water garden's were amazing! They couldn't sell it, or probably afford to pay the taxes on it, so they pulled it down! Little regard back then to save something so nice! Great to see Connor out with you again too! Thanks Martin!

[@randyweathersthejustwaitba9498]

it is non the less, an amazingly beautiful video, the castle and water works, fantastic

[@bcoldgoalie]

Spectacular site! Must be in the top five of your explores. The place has an aura of beautiful destruction about it. Thanks Martin and company.

[@iLuvTenerife]

Kind of reminded me of Castle Drogo National Trust on Dartmoor 🤔. I'd love to visit there too, but only with a gallon of Yorkshire tea and a pasty as fuel . Thanks for another fascinating video.

[@rjmun580]

It's easy to see how legends grew up around those peat bogs - really scary places. Glad you went back a different way.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for showing us a unique place, Martin & friends.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Sarah

[@Wedgedoow]

Excellent presentation Martin a Yorkshire gem

[@wackbatt4746]

excellent explore Martin

[@wobblycentaur]

Out standing Martin, thank you from me and the bint.

[@sirloin9668]

I stumbled across Castle Carr about 8 years ago whilst walking that area, i knew i was sort of trespassing to get to it but i was so intrigued by it i continued, i remember getting a feeling of being watched all the time but there wasn't anyone around, it's like an abandoned movie set, such a weird place but beautiful

[@shirleylynch7529]

Wow wow wow and wow again. That was incredible. Loved every second of this vlog. What an amazing place you took us to this week. Thank you so much.

[@kildogery]

The water gardens look very well maintained.

[@Aldamiras]

Martin & Co. deserve more than 90k subscribers. Great job to find this place, it amazes me that in these times there are still so many derelict structures in GB. There may be a bit of fact about the place being haunted; I've heard of other abandoned places GB and America with the same situation, it's as if the previous deceased owners disliked anybody trying to vandalize their properties!

[@davidhindle5969]

Really interesting . Amazing money invested now virtually unseen thanks for the effort from you and the lads to get there

[@hunter8725]

This is by far one of my favorite videos Martin Please come back here again

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

What a magical place. Praise indeed for enduring the arduous trek to the place. Content superb as was the soundtrack. Well done, Martin..🇯🇪

[@KonaFocus]

Imagine being so bitter about the low bidding price that you decide to demolish a building rather than trying again to sell it. I wonder if it was already listed as inhabitable before the auction. Perhaps they were only selling it for the land.

[@creolelady182]

I must admitt what a marvelous piece of engineering in reference to those water gardens. At first i thought those gardens were constucted in the 1890's. i really enjoyedn this video

[@robertschmitz8036]

I am so glad to be able to enjoy your work about a place that has captured my heart. It is not just the upper crust that have value,I love the history of factories and working class. Somehow remnants of these places,the mansions too,keep us respectful of those who worked hard before us. I sincerely hope once things are I hope fairly normal to finally be on the ground in Manchester seeing two things I love. Manchester has kind of adopted me in a way I am grateful for,sure one can find flashy places,but to me this city and region are good people. Survivors Manchester brought me back from hell,and your videos allow me a connection to the city I love. And yes ,the offer of pints on me has no expiration! You always smash it mate!! When I finally can travel,I shall definitely let you know ,and before landing in Manchester shall be sure to set up a meet. If we get to explore,not too many spiders! Lol

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Robert, hope to meet soon

[@1903bretep]

Thanks Martin another fantastic video, keep them coming !

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

That is hearbreaking. That was quite the Castle at one time. Stunning . Thanks for sharing with us

[@martin4787]

Absolutely fascinating Martin and to all the gang. I'm surprised you got as much footage as you did. Trekking across moorland and bog in such conditions is never fun and is a credit to you all. Thank you.🙂👍 Guess who's video on my notifications is right before yours? Yes, those other favourites of mine 👑.

[@jayjones3241]

Who else do you watch like Martin? Always looking for new KZbinr’s!

[@martin4787]

@@jayjones3241 Is it ok if I get back to you in the morning Jay. Here's one off the top of my head, Be Here Now.

[@Phil-M0KPH]

Another great video. If there’s a middle of nowhere near you we’ll find it! Such a great shame these hidden gems will eventually be reclaimed by nature.

[@eefjuh5533]

One of the most astonishing things i've ever seen, if not the most astonishing 🥺 I am truly impressed.

[@pambrown8697]

Wow what a fantastic castle, very sad it has fallen into that state...would cost a fortune to even restore it.

[@hovermotion]

Wow what a great effort and productivity in this vid...Great work Martin and team.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@joycarter757]

Great adventure! Thankyou

[@tomsurbanexplore]

Wow what an amazing video there Martin good to see Conner not seen him for a while in your videos, that castle is brilliant altho been demolished but still good architecture shame they demolished half of it that would of been good to see but looking at the picture in the video it does look amazing glad you all got back before it got dark,good video Martin 👍

[@MrSteffen2020]

thank you Martin for a nice video see you next week

[@adamdnewman]

Always a BLAST with Martin and co cinematic adventures.

[@st04bez]

I don’t have the superlatives for this location and video Martin. Absolutely blown away by it. Many thanks for the effort that you went to!

[@gingerbread6614]

How beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@jeffjones6107]

Very interesting video well done Martin

[@deborahingles9392]

Absolutely brilliant views of the magnificent water gardens wow to see it now but to see it in its heyday wow....shame about the country house being demolished wow it would cost a fortune to rebuilt if one could.... thanks for everyone's hard work bringing this amazing vlog with gobsmacking scenery cheers Debz from Oz

[@johncoe1413]

Great video Martin,very interesting 👍

[@lorrainemerry8661]

Wow. I missed this episode. That is amazing. Wasn't there an easier way to get there. I wouldn't want anything to happen to you guys.

[@bobingram6912]

Wow!! What a place👍🏻 Thanks guys for your determined bog trotting, it certainly paid off. Another cracking jaunt into lost history, cheers Martin and gang.

[@anneforster510]

What an amazing site. Truly unique and could be spectacular in the right hands. Those waterfalls were 😍 Thanks for trekking in the bog to get there.

[@stehaughton5074]

Well worth the wait Martin, Stunnin, The Victorians sure built yhe most amazin places 👍👍

[@darriendastar3941]

Watching this on a Monday morning with a cup of tea. I get to the bit with the fountains and water gardens and it was like being in the pub after five pints. And - Lo! - the peeing began. It was like Niagra Falls! This was an absolutely beautiful video - but it's the first one I've ever watched and thought I'd better rehydrate after it finished! Apart from that, it was a really great video - and I just want to echo the others who are commenting that your videos are getting better and better and better every time you post one. They're brilliant.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Martin, only you could get stuck in a bog lol, What a stunning place, very beautiful and mesmerising too watching the water as it flows around that semi-circle. Thank you for all you went through just to bring us this stunning location, much love. xx ❤

[@pit_stop77]

Martin, please go back again in better light, such a fascinating place. 👍👍👍👍

[@bullettube9863]

That trek across the moor was epic! It's amazing to me that England still has so much wild land that has not been marred with development.

[@glenjones6980]

Another cracking video, details and information mixed with just enough uncertainty and questions. Every video I've seen just peaks the curiosity and sets the grey cells pondering, .

[@comedyhunter]

wow what and interesting place, That bit at 07:45 reminds me of the Waterfall by M. C. Escher.

[@wladniem]

Such a fabulous find. Loved this Martin. Cheers to you all.

[@familylife3624]

There is a road straight to this spot however the farmer gets pretty upset when he catches people on the site, all owned by Yorkshire Water now if I'm correct Another great video through

[@alankelly3072]

Absolutely brilliant, I had to do an instant replay and watch it all over again, fantastic, Martin you and the guys should be on TV, looking forward to your next one.

[@peterdunne6128]

The Cat-th-Well pub at Wainstalls is decorated with some of the wood panelling from the Castle, which was purchased at the time of demolishing.

[@MartinZero]

I'll look out for that if am in the area, thanks

[@karengill8234]

Great video Martin. Thank you. ….

[@barbhenderson4867]

What a beautiful place it must have been, the water garden is so cool, great vid guys Thankyou

[@johnogsii7976]

Fantastic video, very interesting and stunning water garden!

[@badgerlandcouk]

This is a fabulous area and you have made an excellent film of one of the architectural gems within it. Great to see you guys making such heroic efforts to document our history. Thankyou.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@normanyates6735]

Another fantastic exploration by Martin and his crew, thanks Martin.

[@vannjunkin8041]

Enjoy your videos 📹 😊 I feel like the UK is calling me..

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Hello men discovering history. It looks like Scotland with the many waters, I have walked there once. A mug of tea tastes good. The Halifax waterworks and castle house are nice to see, they could be renovated. Stay safe out there, bye everyone.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you and take care 👍