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Flamborough Castle is a fortified manor house situated on the Yorkshire coast near Flamborough Head in East Riding of Yorkshire. The structure dates from the twelfth century and represents a significant example of Norman military architecture, comprising a substantial stone keep that commands views across the coastal landscape. The castle served defensive and administrative functions throughout the medieval period, its robust construction reflecting the strategic importance of this exposed coastal position. The site retains considerable remains of its original fortifications, including sections of the perimeter wall, which testify to its enduring role in the protection and governance of the surrounding territory during the medieval era.
Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014896. View the official record →
Flamborough Castle is a fortified manor house situated on the Yorkshire coast near Flamborough Head in East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014896.
Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014896.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads (1.3 km), Section of Danes' Dyke between the Cliff Plantation and the B1255 (1.3 km), Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary (1.9 km).
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