Medieval Castles of West Yorkshire
Dave Weldrake
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 for talks inside West Yorkshire. £50 + travel expenses farther afield.
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 16th January 2023
It comes as a surprise to many that there are over a dozen medieval castles in West Yorkshire. These range from the small earthwork castle at Sowerby to the impressive royal castle at Pontefract. The earliest were created soon after the Norman Conquest of England. Many only lasted for a few decades but the magnificent keeps of Pontefract and Sandal were only finally demolished during the English Civil War. This fully illustrated talk looks at the history, form and function of West Yorkshire’s castles as well as examining their place in the landscape of the county.
Views: 576 | Enquiries: 6About Dave Weldrake
I have spent most of my working life in West Yorkshire. At various times I have been a teacher, a historian, and the Education an Outreach Coordinator for the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service. I now spend my time researching history and folklore topics with a view to bringing them to a wider audience via talks, walks and articles on the internet.
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