Richmond Castle North Yorkshire

Visited last October, Richmond Castle is located on the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales and sits high above the River Swale. It stands in the middle of the market town of Richmond. It is one of the finest Norman castles in Britain and only two stone built castles in England are equal in age to it and they are at Colchester and Durham.
Richmond castle has had a long and varied history, beginning with the Norman invasion in 1066 and the building of the Castle commenced in 1071 as a military stronghold on land gifted to Alan the Red of Brittany by William the Conqueror as reward for his part in the victory over King Harold. King William the Lion of Scotland was imprisoned in Richmond Castle, as was David II after his defeat in 1346. Charles I also lodged in the castle during his journey south in 1647 after he had surrendered to the Scots.

Music:- “Side Path” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com Suitable for Children and Family viewing

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