The Hepworth Gallery Wakefield
26/06/2018
Xscape, Castleford
26/06/2018
Sandal Castle
This motte and bailey castle dates to the 12th century and over look the site of the Battle of Wakefield, fought in 1460 when Richard, Duke of York and father of the future king Richard III was killed. After the siege of 1645, the castle was demolished on the orders of Parliament. The nursery rhyme “Oh the Grand old Duke of York” dates back to these events at Sandal Castle
Finds from recent excavations and further information about Sandal Castle can be seen at Wakefield Museum
Parking and admission to the Castle is free.
