Wakefield Castle, Medieval castle remains in Thornes Park, Wakefield, England
The castle site features a nine-meter-high motte with a 25-meter diameter, surrounded by an inner bailey forming a square of forty meters.
William de Warenne, 3rd Earl of Surrey, constructed this earthwork motte and bailey structure during the civil war between Stephen and Matilda in the 12th century.
The castle's name derives from the Anglo-Saxon word hlaew, meaning a mound or cairn, indicating the site's connection to ancient burial practices.
The castle remains are accessible through Thornes Park, located in central Wakefield, offering views over the River Calder and surrounding landscape.
Archaeological excavations in 1953 revealed that this castle was likely built without official permission and abandoned before completion.
Location: Wakefield
GPS coordinates: 53.67260,-1.50719
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:23
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