Skipsea Castle
Skipsea Castle
An impressive Norman motte and bailey castle, dating from before 1086 and among the first raised in Yorkshire, with the earthworks of an attendant fortified 'borough'.
Skipsea Castle, built in about 1086, was the residence and administrative centre of the lords of Holderness.
William the Conqueror created the lordship of Holderness, a vast area from the Humber estuary to Bridlington. He gave it to Drogo de la Beauvriére, who had fought alongside him at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The king needed a trusted follower there to control the area and the adjacent coastline.
Venue Category:
Castles
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Observing
Workshops
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Beeford Road
Skipsea
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO25 8EF
Venue Contact Number:
0870 333 1181