Helmsley can be found in North Yorkshire, on the road between Thirsk and Kirby Moorside. Helmsley was an important location. It was granted to Robert de Mortain, a half-brother of William the Conqueror. A castle… 

Richmond in North Yorkshire was an ‘honour’ that incorporated Richmond Castle. The Castle’s origins are not entirely clear but it is widely thought that construction was begun by Count Alan Rufus of Penthièvre c1070. By… 

Spofforth Castle is located in North Yorkshire, on the route between Wetherby and Harrogate. The castle was held by the Percy Earls of Northumberland and was for many years their main residence. A castle in… 

Conisbrough Castle is a large castle located near Doncaster and close to the great north road. Originally built in the 12th century it waa, by the 15th century, a large and formidable fortress. The castle… 

Scarborough is a port and town on the Yorkshire coastline. The town is sited next to two natural bays and is overlooked by a large medieval castle built on high ground overooking the towns maritime… 

Skipton Castle has a rich history dating to the 11th century. A Norman Castle, it guarded an important junction at the south of the Yorkshire Dales. Its history includes ownership by the Barons Clifford, Sir… 

Pontefract Castle in the 15th century was held by the Crown. A large inland fortification, it overlooked the nearby bridge over the River Aire at Ferrybridge. This made the castle a hugely significant stronghold as…