Skipton Castle

Skioton Castle, visit Skipton

Skipton Castle

Where is it – England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Who looks after it –  Independent 

What is it –  Castle or Fort 

When is it from – Medieval

The partly ruined Skipton Castle is reputedly one of the most complete and best preserved castles in England. It may be. Not to be missed if in the area, but there are better castles to see – though the gatehouse is imposing, there is a lovely Tudor courtyard and the castle perches dramatically on a cliff above the Eller Beck. The Normans constructed a castle in wood on the site in the 11th century, later converted to stone. Skipton will always be closely associated with the Clifford family, who took ownership in 1310. During the 17th century civil war, Skipton was a Royalist stronghold and the castle was besieged for three years, finally capitulating in 1645. It was restored by Lady Anne Clifford, who also owned castles at Brougham, Brough, Appleby and Pendragon. It is now in private hands and also partly residential.

 


Address

Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW 

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