List of Castles in England - East Riding of Yorkshire

East Riding of Yorkshire

See also: Map of castles in East Riding of Yorkshire

Castles of which only earthworks, fragments or nothing remains include:

  • Aughton Castle
  • Baynard Castle
  • Flamborough Castle
  • Great Driffield Castle
  • Hull Castle
  • Swine Castle
Name Type Date Condition Image Ownership / Access Notes
Paull Holme Tower Tower House 1401 !15th century Ruins Private Originally part of larger house, roofless.
Skipsea Castle Motte and Bailey 1001 !11th century Earthworks EH ! Well-preserved earthworks.
Wressle Castle Quadrangular castle 1390 !1390 Ruins Private, farm South range remains, inhabited until gutted by fire in 1796.

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