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
Sandal Magna, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
A view of the Motte and Barbican at Sandal Castle
Sandal Castle
Coordinates53°39′32″N 1°29′28″W
grid reference SE3318
Site information
OwnerWakefield Metropolitan District Council
ConditionSubstantial motte and ruined stonework
Site history
MaterialsSandstone
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