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Middleham Castle is a substantial fortress in North Yorkshire that represents two distinct phases of medieval military architecture. The site was established in the twelfth century with the construction of a large stone keep, which remains one of the finest examples of Norman castle architecture in northern England. During the fourteenth century, the castle was substantially enlarged through the addition of concentric defensive walls and towers, transforming it into a formidable fortress in the concentric style. The castle's strategic position and architectural development reflect its importance as a major stronghold in Yorkshire throughout the later medieval period, and the survival of both its Norman keep and later fourteenth-century additions provides exceptional archaeological and architectural evidence for the evolution of English castle design.
Middleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and fourteenth century concentric castle. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010629. View the official record →
Middleham Castle is a substantial fortress in North Yorkshire that represents two distinct phases of medieval military architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010629.
Middleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and fourteenth century concentric 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 1010629.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Swine Cross (0.1 km), Middleham market cross (0.2 km), William's Hill (0.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Middleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and fourteenth century concentric castle.'s history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Middleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and fourteenth century concentric castle. stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.