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Sandal Castle is a ruined mediæval castle in Sandal Magna, Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The castle began as a motte-and-bailey castle in the early 12th century. During the 13th century the keep, curtain wall and other buildings were rebuilt in stone. It fell into ruin after a Civil War seige. Shakespeare's play Henry VI, Part 3 (Act 1, Scene 2) is set in Sandal Castle. The site is within the council area of Wakefield.
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1366010.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.65884,-1.4911104
Grid Reference: SE 3372 1815
Council Area: Wakefield CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 304253
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sandal_Castle,_Yorkshire_304253

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