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Gatehouse - Wressle Castle
Raised to the ground by act of Parliament in 1650, this moated castle was originally built for Sir Henry Percy in 14th century. See short historic note and reference sources.

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Gatehouse - Skipsea Castle Hill
Research this 11th century bailey and motte castle, built by Drogo de Beauvriere, first of the Lords of Holderness, that is still in very good condition. Includes historic note and bibliography.

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CastleXplorer - Howden Bishop's Manor
Discover how the Bishops of Durham built a stone palace on site of manor house fortified by the Normans. Includes a colour image of front elevation and map.

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CastleUK - Scarborough Castle
Built high on the cliffs overlooking the North Sea, this medieval stone enclosed castle dominates the landscape. Also includes series of colour pictures and street map.

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CastleUK - Helmsley Castle
Constructed originally by Walter L’Espec, this is a huge rectangular castle built on 12th century earthworks. Plus location street map and colour photographs.

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CastleUK - Pickering Castle
Check out this colour aerial photograph showing the motte in between two baileys. Look at architectural note and location plan.

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CastleUK - Bolton Castle
Appraise ruins of once huge stone quadrangular castle erected in 14th century by Richard le Scrope. Plus location map and series of colour images.

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CastleXplorer - Skipsea Castle
It was Henry 3rd who ordered the destruction of this Norman motte and bailey castle built in late 11th century. Plus colour photograph of the earthwork motte, map, and access details.

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