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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pontefract_CastlePontefract Castle - Wikipedia

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   Pontefract (or Pomfret) Castle is a castle ruin in the town of Pontefract, in West Yorkshire, England King Richard II is thought to have died there. It was the site of a series of famous sieges during the 17th-century English Civil War .

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   Browse Getty Images’ premium collection of high-quality, authentic Pontefract Castle stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. Pontefract Castle stock photos are available in a variety of sizes and formats to fit your needs.

4. www.historyhit.com › locations › pontefract-castlePontefract Castle - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Nov 24, 2020 · Pontefract Castle. Wakefield, England, United Kingdom. Originally a Norman structure, Pontefract castle played an increasingly important role in English Royal history for over 500 years. Today it lies in ruins but has much for visitors to enjoy, including its underground dungeons.

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   Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic Pontefract Castle stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. Pontefract Castle stock photos are available in a variety of sizes and formats to fit your needs.

6. www.exploring-castles.com › uk › englandPontefract Castle: History of England’s Most Fearsome Fort

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   Pontefract Castle, in Yorkshire, England (or Pomfret Castle, as it was known at its time) used to be the most important, and most terrifying castle in the whole of Early Modern England. However, visitors today would find this unbelievable to understand.

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   Pontefract, United Kingdom. Sunday 23rd June 2024. River Of Stars and William Buick win the Pontefract Castle Fillies Stakes ( Listed ) for trainer Ralph Beckett and owners Woodford Thoroughbreds LLC.

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   What is Pontefract Castle?

   • Pontefract Castle, in Yorkshire, England (or Pomfret Castle, as it was known at its time) used to be the most important, and most terrifying castle in the whole of Early Modern England. However, visitors today would find this unbelievable to understand.

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   Is Pontefract Castle still in ruins?

   • Today it lies in ruins but has much for visitors to enjoy, including its underground dungeons. Pontefract Castle was a key strategic military stronghold in Northern England which played a crucial role in many of the country’s most bitter conflicts for over five hundred years.

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   Does Pontefract Castle still have a museum?

   • Pontefract Castle Museum and Art Gallery is now located at the site of the castle, but only two walls remain from the original structure. The museum still contains various exhibits displaying the history of Pontefract Castle and life during medieval times – including authentic swords, armour, tapestries and costumes.

   Pontefract Castle - Britain's Castles

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   Was Pontefract Castle a 'Yorkshire Rose'?

   • In 1461, Pontefract Castle was used as a prison by Richard Neville, who had recently taken the castle from the Lancastrians. It was in this year that popular belief has it that the famous “Yorkshire Rose” badge of Edward IV (the Yorkist king) was popularised.

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   Jan 25, 2021 · Pontefract Castle, also known locally as Pontefract Castle Museum and Art Gallery, is a restored medieval castle in the town of Pontefract. The castle is one of the finest examples of a Norman fortress in England.