Ravensworth Castle was the home of the Fitzhugh family. Built in the 14th century out of sandstone, the castle was used as a quarry by the inhabitants of Ravensworth village when it was abandoned in the 16th century.

Although now a ruin some interesting features remain. Unfortunately, the castle is on private land and, because of is decaying condition, not open to the public. It can, however, be seen easily from the road.

The castle originally had a curtain wall and three towers. The three storey north west tower, and it's gateway, is the best preserved feature of this castle. Attached to this tower was the main entrance to the castle, The arch is still standing and was protected by a portcullis. The guiding slots for which can still be seen.

Of the south east and south west towers little remains. There is however some remains of a belfrey tower - around the top of the tower runs the latin inscription 'Chrs dns Ihs via fons et origo, alpha et omega' (Christ , Lord Jesus, the way, the fountain-head and the source, the beginning and the end). There are also the remains of a rectangular building that stood in the centre of the castle walls. It is not known if this structure was residential or used for stabling.