Sandal Castle
| Sandal Castle | |
|---|---|
| Sandal Magna, Wakefield, West Yorkshire | |
A view of the Motte and Barbican at Sandal Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Wakefield Metropolitan District Council |
| Condition | Substantial motte and ruined stonework |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 53°39′32″N 1°29′28″W / 53.658889°N 1.491111°W grid reference SE3318 |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Sandstone |
Sandal Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Sandal Magna, a suburb of the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, overlooking the River Calder. It was the site of royal intrigue and the setting for a scene in one of William Shakespeare's plays.