Knaresborough Castle

Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
The ruins of the keep of Knaresborough Castle.
Site information
TypeCastle
OwnerDuchy of Lancaster
Controlled byNorth Yorkshire Council
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuined
Location
Knaresborough Castle
Shown within North Yorkshire
Coordinates54°00′26″N 1°28′10″W / 54.00719°N 1.46932°W / 54.00719; -1.46932
Site history
BuiltAround 1100, rebuilt 1301–1307
In useUntil 1648

Knaresborough Castle is a ruined fortress overlooking the River Nidd in the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England.

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