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Skipsea Castle Yorkshire
  Skipsea, Bridlington, East Yorkshire English Heritage
Skipsea Castle

Earthworks are all that remain of this Norman motte and bailey castle, built around 1086.

The castle was an unusual design. The motte was surrounded by a ditch, and was separated from its bailey by a marsh, spanned by a wooden causeway. The lake around the castle contained eels, which were a common source of food at the time. The castle was destroyed on the orders of Henry III.

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Telephone Number Tel. 0870 333 1181
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Opening Times Open access at any reasonable time
Entry Price Free
Parking 2 or 3 cars can park near the gate
Disabled Not suitable for wheelchairs
Toilets No toilets
Shop No shop
Food & Drink No facilities
Picnics Not suitable for picnics
Dogs Dogs allowed on leads - there may be livestock in the field
Guided Tours No guided tours
Audio Tour No audio tours
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