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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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www.english-heritage.org.uk
The official website for English Heritage

www.ytb.org.uk
Official website for Yorkshire Tourist Board

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