East Riding of Yorkshire
See also: Map of castles in East Riding of YorkshireCastles 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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