Skipton Castle

Skipton Castle
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England
Skipton Castle gatehouse
Site information
TypeCastle
OwnerThe Fattorini family
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionComplete
Location
Skipton Castle
Coordinates53°57′50″N 2°00′54″W / 53.9640°N 2.0151°W / 53.9640; -2.0151
Site history
Builtc. 1090
Built byRobert de Romille
In useUntil December 1645
Materialsmillstone grit

Skipton Castle is a well-preserved Grade I Listed medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron and is now a tourist attraction and private residence. It is located at the north end of Skipton's High Street.

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