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Middleham Castle is a late medieval fortress located in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire (not Durham). The castle was founded in the late twelfth century as a motte-and-bailey stronghold and subsequently developed into a substantial stone keep during the thirteenth century. The site achieved particular prominence during the fifteenth century when it served as the principal residence of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III. The castle comprises a central keep surrounded by extensive defensive walls and outbuildings, representing an important example of northern English military architecture spanning the medieval period.
Middleham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002330. View the official record →
Middleham Castle is a late medieval fortress located in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire (not Durham). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002330.
Middleham Castle 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 1002330.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval village and field system at Garmondsway (3.9 km), Coxhoe medieval settlement, 170m south west of East House Farm (4.7 km), Manorial settlement, fishponds and field system, 200m south west of Layton House (6.4 km).
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