Castles of England/West Yorkshire

There are five castles in West Yorkshire.

Name
 Type
 Date
 Condition
 Image Ownership
/ Access 		Notes (Key)
Almondbury Castle Castle 110112th century Earthworks HAL Also known as Castle Hill, Huddersfield, castle constructed on site of Iron Age hill fort.
Dobroyd Castle Sham Castle 18661866–9 Intact Activity centre By John Gibson.
Harewood Castle Tower house 130114th century Ruins Private Shell of tower, substantially intact, within Harewood Park.
Pontefract Castle Enclosure castle 110112–13th century Fragmentary remains HC
Local authority 		Principal royal castle in northern England, withstood three sieges during Civil War, dismantled after siege of 1649.
Sandal Castle Motte and bailey 110112th century Fragmentary remains HC Well-preserved earthworks, excavated site with visitor centre.
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