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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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   Is Pontefract Castle open?

   • They will eventually be house at the Pontefract Museum. The castle is open daily from April to September. Be sure to leave time to explore the extensive grounds. The castle is in the centre of Pontefract – there’s limited parking on site, as well as the public car parks in the town itself.

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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.

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   Coordinates: 53°41′44″N 1°18′14″W. Painting in Pontefract Museum of Pontefract Castle in the early 17th century, by Alexander Keirincx. 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.

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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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   Learn more about visiting Pontefract Castle, Key to the North! Find out our opening hours, access information, things to see and do and stories from the Castle’s incredible history.

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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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   Jan 25, 2021 · As its name suggests, Pontefract Castle has been credited with guarding against rebellion for centuries. It stands in the town of Pontefract, in West Yorkshire, England. Originally built by William the Conqueror in 1067 to protect against rebellion within the kingdom, as well as Scotland.

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   Nestled in the heart of West Yorkshire, Pontefract Castle stands as a testament to the rich and vibrant history of the United Kingdom. This majestic structure, with its deep roots in the medieval era, invites visitors to step back in time and explore the grandeur of a bygone era.

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   Built in 1070 by Ilbert de Lacy, Pontefract Castle has many stories to tell. Find out the opening hours for the Castle Grounds, Visitor Centre and Gift Shop and Castle Coffee Shop here.