Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wakefield Castle
In or near Wakefield.
Wakefield Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wakefield Castle is a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Wakefield Castle is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. It is known for its medieval architecture and significance in regional history.
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Background
History
The remains of the motte and bailey castle are located in Thornes Park, in the centre of Wakefield overlooking the River Calder. It consists of the motte and two baileys. The motte is about nine metres high and 25 metres in diameter surrounded by a ditch that has been filled in. The inner bailey encloses the motte in a rough square of around forty metres across. There is a smaller outer bailey to the north-east. There has been little disturbance to the site since excavations in 1953 which indicated that the castle was probably an adulterine castle, built without permission, and abandoned unfinished. English Heritage granted permission for a geophysical (earth resistance) and topographical…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6726, -1.5072
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF2 8DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Wakefield Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wakefield Castle?
- Wakefield Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF2 8DY), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Wakefield Castle?
- Wakefield Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wakefield Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF2 8DY.
- Does Wakefield Castle charge admission?
- Wakefield Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wakefield Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF2 8DY.