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Pendragon Castle

Pendragon Castle is a beguiling place, in a remote location by a small road, surrounded by places with names out of a fantasy novel. Despite being a ruin, it has an atmosphere all of its own. According to legend, it was the fortress of Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, who battled the Saxons here in the mists of the Dark ages. Sadly, that is unlikely to be true – the current ruins date from the 12th century, long after Arthur is said to have lived – but they do have their own stories to tell.

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Towton Battlefield

Battle of Towton

The site of the Battle of Towton lies a little to the south of Tadcaster, along the B1217, where a battlefield cross is located. The battle was fought on 29 March 1461, Palm Sunday, and is reputedly the longest, biggest and bloodiest battle ever on British soil.

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Heavenfield

Battle of Heavenfield

The Battle of Heavenfield, fought between Christian Northumbrians led by King Oswald and pagan Britons under Cadwallon took place in about 634AD. Oswald’s victory resulted in the unification of Northumbria. The site includes a small chapel dedicated to St Oswald.

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