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Skipton castle is one of the best preserved and most complete medieval castle in England, despite a three year period during the civil war when it came under siege.

 

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After the battle of Marston Moor it was the only Royalist stronghold left in the north of England. At last the governor, Sir John Mallory, negotiated aa surrender, and on the 21st December 1645 the garrison marched out with colours flying and trumpets sounding. Cromwell ordered the removal of the castle roofs, but only ten years later the owner, Lady Anne Clifford, was allowed to replace them , on condition they were not strong enough to bear firing cannon.

 

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You can still clearly read in the castle's stones the story of this period of English history and of many earlier ones, for in Cromwell's time Skipton was already ancient. For Centuries the market town nestled for safety beneath the castle walls. Successive Lords of Skipton lie buried in the parish church, the most famous being George Clifford, third earl of Cumberland, Champion to Queen Elizabeth 1, one of her Admirals against the Armada.

 

 

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ADMISSIONS

Adults (with tour sheet) £5.80

Over 60s & students £5.20

Under 18s £3.20

Under 5s Free

Family Tickets (2 adults + up to 3 under 18s) £17.90

Skipton Castle
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1AW

01756 79244

www.skiptoncastle.co.uk