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	Middleham Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Middleham Castle in Wensleydale, in the county of North Yorkshire, was built by Robert Fitz Ralph, 3rd Lord of Middleham and Spennithorne, commencing in 1190.
		Their brother King Edward IV was imprisoned at Middleham for a short time, having been captured by Warwick in 1469.
		It was also at Middleham that their son, Edward of Middleham, Prince of Wales, was born and died.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Middleham_Castle (294 words)

	The Richard III Foundation
		It is known that his favorite castle was Middleham and he was especially generous to the church raising it to the status of collegiate college.
		John is responsible for the crenellation of Raby and Sheriff Hutton castles.
		Today as you stroll among the ruins of Middleham, it is difficult to comprehend the importance of Middleham; the layout of the castle, the various duties that were required to run the castle and the amount of people that lived and worked at the castle.
	www.richard111.com /Middleham.htm (3238 words)

	GENUKI: Middleham Parish information from Bulmers' 1890.
		Mary of Middleham did not again enter the bonds of wedlock, but lived on her own inheritance, and dying, in 1320, was buried beside her husband in the choir at Coverham.
		In the inner wall of the large gateway, on the north side of the castle, is a stone bearing a rudely sculptured figure of a peacock, probably intended for the badge of this Robert.
		Middleham was a favourite residence of this prince, and here was born his only son, Edward, who died here in the 11th year of his age.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/NRY/Middleham/Middleham90.html (4419 words)

	GENUKI: Middleham History
		MIDDLEHAM, a parish in the wapentake of Hang West, and liberty of Richmondshire; 9 miles from Leyburn, 8 from Masham, and 9 from Bedale.
		The Dacres, earls of Holderness, have long held the constableship of the castle from the crown, and in consequence that office is vested in the duke of Leeds.
		The parish church of Middleham is dedicated to St. Mary and St. Alkeld, and the living is a deanery, in the gift of the King, of which the Rev. Peter Scrimshire Wood, L.L.D. is the incumbent, and the Rev J. Cockeroft the resident curate.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/NRY/Middleham/MiddlehamHistory.html (681 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Yorkshire's Castles: Middleham Castle
		Middleham Castle is undoubtedly one of the finest castles in Yorkshire, with one of the largest keeps in Britain.
		The castle is a perfect example of a hall-keep castle and is dominated by the keep which measures 110 feet by 80 feet.
		Middleham Castle's crowning glory is the remains of its massive hall keep, which is one of the largest in Britain.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A2350054 (3732 words)

	Views of Middleham--History
		From the time the first castle was built, in the late eleventh century, until the late fifteenth century, Middleham Castle served as an important locus of local and regional power, and -- despite no longer being occupied by powerful local lords -- continued as an administrative center through the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.
		The entrance to the castle was from the east; both the castle and the eastern complex (outer courtyard and forebuildings) were protected by surrounding ditches.
		During this period, Middleham was both the center of power for the North of England, under both the Kingmaker and the duke of Gloucester, and a frequent focus for national affairs.
	www.r3.org /archives/ricardian_britain/middleham/history.html (1469 words)

	Castles of the Yorkshire Dales · [ Middleham Castle ] · written by Glyn Harris for Daelnet's The Yorkshire ...
		The first castle at Middleham was a motte and bailey design and the earthworks can still be seen 500 yards to the east of the present castle.
		The present castle began to be constructed around 1170 by Robert Fitz Randolph during the reign of Henry II when he built the keep and original bailey.
		In the fifteenth century Middleham Castle was the northern seat of the Neville family and became a royal residence under Richard III.
	www.dales-castles.org.uk /middleham.cfm (267 words)

	Castles \|\| norcimo.com
		The current Middleham castle was built in 1170 or thereabouts by Ribald Fitz Ranulf, there having previously been an earthwork on William's Hill a little to the south west.
		The castle fell into disrepair and became used as a court house and prison (the 19th century prison buildings around the keep now house the bulk of the museum).
		Castles of the World has information from a not so British centric point of view, as well as user contributions to castle descriptions and castle related message boards.
	www.norcimo.com /fun/castles (2304 words)

	Castles of the Yorkshire Dales · [ Skipton Castle ] · written by Glyn Harris for Daelnet's The Yorkshire Dales
		The first castle at Skipton was a Norman stone fortress built on a naturally defensive position by Robert de Romille, one of William the Conqueror's barons.
		One twelfth century arch is all that remains of this original castle as it was rebuilt in the early fourteenth century by Robert de Clifford in an Edwardian concentric style.
		Oliver Cromwell regarded Skipton Castle as one of the most serious threats to his campaigns in the North and as a result it was slighted, rendering it indefensible.
	www.dales-castles.org.uk /skipton.htm (330 words)

	Middleham Trainers' Association
		Attraction was, of course, trained in Middleham throughout her career by Mark Johnston and the front-running filly won a fifth Group 1 race, when, on 10 September, she repeated her win of 2004 in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown in Ireland.
		The Middleham Trainers' Association represents the trainers in the town and district, in the county of North Yorkshire, England.
		Middleham is in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales between Wensleydale and Coverdale where Miles Coverdale, translator of the bible, was born.
	www.middleham-ta.nildram.co.uk (670 words)

	Clyde House, Leyburn : Tourism - Middleham Castle
		Middleham Castle wasOriginally built by Alan Rufus, also know as Alan the Red to protect the road between Richmond and Skipton.
		The originally castle was built as a wooden motte-and-bailey castle on Williams Hill to the south west of the present castles location.
		In 1485 Henry VII became king, and Middleham Castle became his but under Tudor rule the castle fell into disrepair, but in 1604 James I granted the castle to Sir Henry Linley, who made some repairs and lived there until his death in 1610.
	www.clydehouseleyburn.co.uk /attractions/middleham-castle.asp (259 words)

	A Guide to Ricardian Yorkshire
		The castle was in possession of the Neville family for over 300 years.
		During the Yorkist period, the castle was in the custodianship of the Plumptons, a well known Yorkshire family.
		After the Battle of Towton, 1461, Edward of York seized the castle and Sir William Stanley held tenure In 1475, Edward granted it as a grateful gesture regarding Richard's governance of the North.
	www.silverboar.org /castles.htm (468 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Yorkshire's Castles: Spofforth Castle
		Spofforth Castle, situated midway between Harrogate and Wetherby, is the remains of a fortified hall that was built on the site of a medieval castle.
		Spofforth Castle is to be found west of the village on a rocky outcrop.
		Although it was not fortified, the castle was vandalised by Parliamentarian troops.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A2350180 (753 words)

	CastleXplorer - Middleham Castle
		The earthworks from an 11th century motte-and-bailey castle can be seen on the high ground to the southwest of the present castle.
		This early castle was abandoned in the 12th century when a new castle centred on a massive stone keep was built.
		In the 15th century Middleham Castle was home to several of the greatest lords of their time, including Salisbury, Warwick and Gloucester.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/middleham/middleham.php (161 words)

	Welcome to York: Middleham Castle, Yorkshire.
		Middleham, though was in its heyday three centuries later when the future Richard III lived there in the care of the Earl of Warwick.
		On Warwick's death in 1471 the castle was granted to Richard by his brother, Edward IV, in turn being siezed on Richard's death by Henry VII.
		Middleham castle stands on the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle probably established by Alan, Lord of Richmond.
	www.welcometoyork.co.uk /middleham.html (340 words)

	Middleham Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The first castle was a motte and bailey design and the earthworks can still be seen 500 yards to the east of the present castle.
		Many 'royals' have been associated with Middleham: it was the childhood home of Richard III, and his only son, Edward, was born at the castle; Henry IV stayed there in 1410, enjoying the palatial surroundings and high quality accommodation it afforded; and several great Lords also resided there at various times.
		As for its darker side, Middleham Castle was used as a base during the Wars of the Roses, as well as during other skirmishes, and many prisoners were brought there for execution.
	www.btinternet.com /~ncarter/boroughbridge/links/MiddlehamCastle.htm (596 words)

	Middleham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Middleham is a small market town in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales.
		The village is dominated by the castle, which was started in 1190.
		The keep, which was built by Robert Fitz Ralph in the 1170s survives to this day along the 13th century chapel and the 14th century gatehouse.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Middleham (216 words)

	TimeRef - History Timelines - Middleham Castle
		Middleham Castle is located in the North Riding of Yorkshire.
		The Neville family bought the castle and it became the main residence of Richard Neville the 'Kingmaker'.
		Middleham Castle in Yorkshire could have been built at this time.
	www.btinternet.com /~timeref/hpl1709.htm (151 words)

	A Pilgrimmage to Middleham and Richard's North Country
		Near the castle there is a double flight of steps at the side of which there is a recumbent animal, which Rev. Atthill says is either a bear (Warwick's badge was the bear and ragged staff) or a boar.
		In 1604 the castle was granted by James I to Sir Harry Linley, and was used to house prisoners during the Civil War.
		The castle was never under siege, but its position on the edge of the river contributed to its decay; a portion of the curtain wall fell into the river, weakening the other walls.
	home.cogeco.ca /~richardiii/pilgrimage.html (2578 words)

	St Mary's Church Barnard Castle & King Richard III
		His mother, Cecily, was brought up in nearby Raby Castle, and Richard himself spent the formative years of his childhood learning his knightly training in the household of his cousin, Richard Neville, the 'Kingmaker', living at Middleham Castle.
		The castle was one of his chief residences during 1476 -78 and during his lordship he became a great benefactor to the church.
		The College at Barnard Castle was never to materialise, Richard's death at Bosworth brought plans to a halt, but the College at St. Alkelda's, Middleham was established and continued until 1856.
	www.stmarysbarnardcastle.org.uk /richardiii.htm (801 words)

	Middleham Castle Leyburn North Yorkshire England English
		Middleham Castle is a formidable Norman stone quadrangular fortress and the successor to William's Hill.
		Founded by Robert fitz Ranulph, the massive rectangular 12th century hall-keep, was originally encased by a low concentric curtain wall and a wide ditch.
		Middleham Castle is located in the town centre, off Canaan Lane.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_north/99/middlehamcastle.htm (176 words)

	Middleham - North Yorkshire
		Middleham is the major racehorse training centre in the north.
		Middleham is very picturesque still having old shop fronts and lots of craft and tea shops.
		Middleham castle dates from mediaeval times and was once home to King Richard III and has splendid views from the tower.
	www.northyorks.com /middleham.htm (60 words)

	Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire: tourist information from TourUK
		The castle is protected on one side by steep cliffs and on the other two by thick walls.
		The castle reverted to the Duke of Brittany for another 25 years until it finally passed to Henry VI's half brother Edmond Tudor.
		Being isolated the castle took no part in the War of the Roses or the Civil War and in the mid-16th century it was left to decay.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castles/castle_Richmond.htm (342 words)

	Hemingbrough Castles
		This castle is situated on a working farm which is owned by the Falkingham family, there is no public access to the castle.
		Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year.
		The castle uniquely contains two types of keep, Scolland's Hall, an early French style 11th century keep, and the much taller, 12th century tower keep that still dominates the castle.The castle never saw military action and was in a fairly ruinous state by the beginning of the 16th century.
	freespace.virgin.net /nigel.briggs/castles.htm (334 words)

	Middleham Castle
		In 1069, Alan the Red, one of William the Conqueror's chief supporters was granted the land by Gilpatric.
		Their son, Robert Neville, was killed in a border struggle and his brother, Ralph, inherited Middleham.
		In 1925, the castle was placed in the Office of Works until today, where it is under the care of English Heritage
	www.richard111.com /middleham_castle.htm (529 words)

	Middleham - Yorkshire Dales National Park - Wensleydale
		Where the steep flanks of the dominant Penhill, separating Wensleydale and Coverdale, gently recede towards the convergence of the rivers Ure and Cover the high fells of Wensleydale are left behind but the southern hillsides of Coverdale continue towards Witton Fell.
		There are two cobbled market places, each with a stone cross, bordered by impressive houses, large and small, many of them built with pilfered stone from the castle.
		In latter years the village has been extended along the hillsides in contemporary guise but still holds its serenity and history.
	www.countryhideaways.co.uk /middleham.htm (195 words)

	Castle Category
		Most of these early castles were of wooden construction, notably oak, perhaps with some stonework, but many of these were later re-built in local stone.
		Castles were erected to serve two main purposes: to provide shelter, and to act as a fortress should the family be subjected to attack.
		During the 18th/19th centuries several 'sham' castles appeared but these were no more than castellated manor houses, built to romanticise a forgotten era.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /alpha_lists/castlelist.htm (321 words)

	Middleham Castle in Middleham North Yorkshire
		Located in Middleham village which is a few kilometres from the dales this splendid castle is a great historic ruin.
		These years marked the castle's most influential stint and it became a power centre for the north of England, while earning a reputation as one of the country's strongest fortresses.
		After Richard's short reign as king came to an end, the castle was seized by Henry VII and remained in royal hands until 1604.
	www.hotels-uk-accommodation.co.uk /north-yorkshire/middleham-castle (573 words)

	GENUKI - Bishop Middleham
		It comprises the townships of Bishop Middleham and Mainsforth, whose united area is 4126 statute acres.
		The parish also embraces the township of Thrislington, formerly in Bishop Middleham parish, and has a total area of 2698 acres, with a population of 4200, almost entirely of the mining class.
		"Bishop Middleham - The number of its inhabitants in 1801 was 331; in 1811, 391; in 1821, 404; in 1831, 387; in 1841, 511; in 1851, 446; in 1871, 506; in 1881, 480; and in 1891, 445 souls.
	www.pjoiner.demon.co.uk /genuki/DUR/BishopMiddleham/index.html (786 words)

	The official Yorkshire Dales web site for accommodation, news, events and tourist attractions throughout the Dales.
		Famous for its 12th century castle, the childhood home of Richard III, and its thriving racehorse training industry, Middleham is set amongst the beauty of the Wensleydale countryside with remote farms, quaint villages and heather covered grouse moors close by.
		Middleham also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Middleham Stables Open Event (Easter) and ‘living history’ weekends with displays of medieval combat and music at Middleham Castle.
		Middleham Castle - an interesting ruin with panoramic views across the Yorkshire Dales from the top of the Keep.
	www.yorkshiredales.org /dales/ndMiddleham.htm (337 words)

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