Middleham Castle [9]
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Middleham Castle [9]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 26 Jun 2022
The view east from the top of the keep. Best known as one of the childhood homes of Richard III, Middleham Castle is a ruined castle in Middleham in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. It was built in rubble stone and ashlar, building work commencing in 1190 with additions and alterations until the 15th century. The castle was built to defend the road from Richmond to Skipton. The castle is a compact, massive structure, and though ruinous, most of the walls are intact. A simple rectangle in plan, the castle consists of a massive Norman keep surrounded by a later curtain wall, to which were then added extensive, palatial residential ranges. The castle fell into disuse and disrepair during the 17th century, and the stones of the castle became a public quarry. Now in the care of English Heritage. Listed, grade I with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1318543 A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1010629
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