Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire was one of the strongest castles in northern England and formed the base of operations for the suppression of the baronial revolt of 1321-22. After the defeat of Thomas of Lancaster at Boroughbridge, Pontefract served as the site of his trial and execution. The castle was the command centre from which Edward II directed his post-victory operations in the north.
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