Sandal Castle
Sandal Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Sandal Magna, a suburb of the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, overlooking the River Calder. It was the site of royal intrigue and the setting for a scene in one of William Shakespeare's plays.
Sandal Castle | |
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Sandal Magna, Wakefield, West Yorkshire | |
A view of the Motte and Barbican at Sandal Castle | |
Sandal Castle | |
Coordinates | 53°39′32″N 1°29′28″W grid reference SE3318 |
Site information | |
Owner | Wakefield Metropolitan District Council |
Condition | Substantial motte and ruined stonework |
Site history | |
Materials | Sandstone |
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