Middleham Castle, Yorkshire

Middleham Castle is a ruined castle in Middleham in Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It was built by Robert Fitzrandolph, commencing in 1190. The castle was the childhood home of King Richard III. The castle remained in royal hands until it was allowed to go to ruin in the 17th century. It is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1318543.

Primary Name(s): Middleham Castle
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.284122,-1.806794
Grid Reference: SE 1267 8762
Civil Parish: Middleham CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN319154

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Middleham_Castle,_Yorkshire_319154

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