York Castle and the city were contested multiple times during the civil war between Stephen and Maud. William le Gros, Earl of York, was among the most powerful Yorkshire magnates and controlled the city through much of the Anarchy. The period saw fortifications extended and garrisoned across Yorkshire as rival barons chose sides.
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