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Spofforth Castle is a fortified magnate's residence located near Wetherby in North Yorkshire, dating principally to the 14th century. The castle consists of a substantial stone tower or keep with associated domestic structures, representing the type of fortified dwelling constructed by wealthy landowners during the later medieval period. Built by the Percy family, who held significant power in the North of England, the castle demonstrates the architectural and defensive standards expected of a major aristocratic household. The surviving ruins, including the distinctive tower structure, reflect the importance of Spofforth as a symbol of feudal authority and noble status in the Yorkshire landscape during the medieval era.
Spofforth Castle magnates' residence is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007894. View the official record →
Spofforth Castle is a fortified magnate's residence located near Wetherby in North Yorkshire, dating principally to the 14th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007894.
Spofforth Castle magnates' residence 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 1007894.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock near Green Haggs Lane, Spofforth, 130m west of Lodge Farm (1.6 km), Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House (2.8 km), Howe Hill motte and bailey castle (3.4 km).
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