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   Where is Middleham Castle?

   • Middleham Castle is located in Middleham in North Yorkshire, 2 miles south of Leyburn on the A6108. The nearest train station is Leyburn (Wensleydale Railway), 2 miles away, while the 825 and 159 bus services stop in the village, a short walk away.

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   Why should you visit Middleham Castle?

   • No day out in the Yorkshire Dales would be complete without a visit to Middleham Castle. Once the childhood home of Richard III, you can relive the castle’s illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners.Although roofless, extensive remains of the fortified palace still survive, making Middleham a fascinating castle to explore.

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   When was Middleham Castle built?

   • Middleham Castle keep from the south-west. It was probably built in the 1170s, and remains one of the largest such keeps in the country The present castle was begun sometime in the late 12th century. The great tower or keep was probably built in the 1170s.

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   Was Middleham Castle built before the Norman Conquest?

   • William’s Hill, site of the first Middleham Castle, built shortly after the Norman Conquest. The remains of the castle’s ringwork, surrounding ditch and defensive earthwork are still visible There is only slender evidence for any occupation in the area before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

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   Are Middleham Castle tickets free?

   • Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card. You can join as a member online or during your visit. We can’t wait to see you at Middleham Castle soon.

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   Why was Middleham important?

   • From the core of its Norman great tower, one of the largest in the country, the castle developed under the powerful Nevilles into a residence worthy of a family who dominated English affairs for over two centuries. Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) spent his youth at Middleham and it became one of his royal homes.

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2. www.english-heritage.org.uk › middleham-castleMiddleham Castle - English Heritage

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   Middleham Castle is a fascinating place to visit in the Yorkshire Dales. Once the childhood home of Richard III, relive the Castle's illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners.

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   Middleham Castle is a ruined castle in Middleham in Wensleydale, in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It was built by Robert Fitzrandolph, [1] 3rd Lord of Middleham and Spennithorne, commencing in 1190. The castle was the childhood home of King Richard III, although he spent very little of his reign there.

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5. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory of Middleham Castle - English Heritage

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   Best known as one of the childhood homes of Richard III, Middleham Castle dominates the North Yorkshire town of Middleham. From the core of its Norman great tower, one of the largest in the country, the castle developed under the powerful Nevilles into a residence worthy of a family who dominated English affairs for over two centuries.

6. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g315980MIDDLEHAM CASTLE (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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   Middleham Castle is located in the small town called Middleham and located in the center of England. I came to this region the last winter (the first days in December). Pitifully the castle was closed when I arrived there and only I could see it from outside.

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   You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours. Tickets are free for members.

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   Jun 11, 2021 · Middleham Castle is located in Middleham in North Yorkshire, 2 miles south of Leyburn on the A6108. The nearest train station is Leyburn (Wensleydale Railway), 2 miles away, while the 825 and 159 bus services stop in the village, a short walk away.

9. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listMiddleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and ...

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   Middleham Castle is situated in the town of Middleham in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. The monument consists of a single area containing the impressive standing remains of the Norman keep, begun in the mid-twelfth century, the fourteenth century curtain wall and later domestic buildings, and the surrounding ditched enclosure.