Skipton Castle

Skipton Castle is a Grade I Listed medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, and has been preserved for over 931 years.

Skipton Castle
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England
Skipton Castle gatehouse
Skipton Castle
Coordinates53°57′49″N 2°00′52″W
TypeCastle
Site information
OwnerThe Fattorini family
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionComplete
Site history
Builtc. 1090
Built byRobert de Romille
In useUntil December 1645
Materialsmillstone grit
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