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An impressive Norman motte and bailey castle, dating from before 1086 and among the first raised in Yorkshire, with the earthworks of an attendant fortified 'borough'.
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A brief history and description of Skipsea Castle, the earthwork remains of a large motte-and-bailey castle which was among the first to be built in Yorkshire
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Find a Norman Castle to visit near you. The Normans built castles across England to administer and control local populations, and many still exist. While the original timber structures are no longer visible, their foundational earthworks remain, and later stone structures now mark the sites of powerful post-conquest Norman architecture.
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From Arthurian legends to secret Second World War tunnels, test your knowledge of the castles in our care with this just-for-fun quiz
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Enjoy one of our dog-friendly days out and give your furry friend an adventure that will get their tails wagging at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens.
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A medieval manor house interior, with a rare and well preserved Norman undercroft and a 15th-century roof, all encased in brick during the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Teaching Anglo-Saxons and Normans
Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how to approach this transformational time in English history. We have historical information to help ground you in the topic as well as a range of activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.