Skipsea Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Skipsea, England.
The castle features a massive earthwork mound measuring 278 feet in diameter and 42 feet in height, surrounded by a protective water-filled moat.
Built in 1086 by Drogo de la Beuvrière, the castle served as an administrative center for the lords of Holderness until its ordered destruction in 1221.
The castle grounds contain archaeological evidence of an inland harbor system that connected the fortification to North Sea trading routes during medieval times.
English Heritage maintains the site, which remains open to visitors who can explore the earthworks and learn about medieval defensive architecture.
Recent research revealed that the castle mound dates back to 400 BC, making it the largest Iron Age earthwork structure in Britain.
Location: Skipsea
Inception: 1086
Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/skipsea-castle/
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/skipsea-castle
GPS coordinates: 53.97790,-0.23054
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:57
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