Skipsea Castle YO25 8TH
Free for Everyone
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
The Norman castle at Skipsea, built in about 1086, was the residence and administrative centre of the lords of Holderness. William the Conqueror created the lordship of Holderness, a vast area from the Humber estuary to Bridlington. He gave it to Drogo de la Beauvrière, who had fought alongside him at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The king needed a trusted follower there to control the area and the adjacent coastline.

Recent research has revealed that the mound at Skipsea, thought to be a motte created by the Normans, dates from the Iron Age.

Dog Friendly:
Dogs on leads are welcome.

Entry Charge:
Free for everyone (see website)

Parking:
There is no formal parking at the castle. Please park considerately on the road.

Facilities:
Nearby Skipsea has a pub, post office and service station.

Notes:
To access the site, visitors walk through a rough field - not suitable for pushchair or wheelchair users.
Farm livestock is likely to be present.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181