Sandal Castle
Sandal Castle
Grade II* listed Sandal Castle is located in south Wakefield and includes the ruins of a castle built in 1328 on the site of an earlier, Norman Motte and Bailey.
The largely demolished remains of the keep, once built of fine masonry, stand on the motte. Linked by a causeway across an inner ditch around the motte, to the barbican.
The castle became Crown Property in the mid-14th Century.
Sandal Castle in today a well-loved, free tourist attraction that also features a visitor centre, walks and picnic areas.
Created: 13 December 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Sandal Castle Information
Sandal Castle Address
Manygates Ln, Wakefield WF2 7DS, UK
WF2 7DS
Sandal Castle LiDAR Map
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