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Although ruined, substantial sections of the castle still remain
©David Hatch
The view northwards from Middleham Castle, which once belonged to Richard Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III
©David Hatch
From the castle at Middleham looking almost west.
©Bruce McDowall
Dist:0.1km<br/>Coming down into Middleham from the moor, one is immediately into an urban setting of 18th century houses huddled together around cobbled courtyards and squares as if they are trying to avoid the cold Pennine winds and rain. Middleham is a delightful little 'fossilised' country town with a rich and important past.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.1km<br/>Sturdy, no nonsense Yorkshire stone houses in Middleham with an interesting variety of window styles.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.1km<br/>English Heritage site.
©Lisa Batty
Dist:0.2km<br/>Once home to Richard III, this is a view of the ruins of the eastern side of the castle.
©Frank Glover
Dist:0.2km<br/>To the southwest of what people call Middleham Castle is the earthwork on the high ground called William's Hill. It has a Motte and Bailey surrounded by a ditch. Photo taken from the top of the 12 century keep
©Martin Dawes
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©Nicholas Mutton
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©Ann Clare
Dist:0.2km<br/>Late 19th century church tucked away in a corner off the Upper Market Place.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.2km<br/>Middleham Castle became home to some of the most powerful lords of the 15th century, including Salisbury, Warwick and Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
©JThomas
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©David Gearing
Dist:0.2km<br/>Neville stronghold better known for its connections to Richard III - whose 2 year reign was tragically cut short on Redmire Plain (Bosworth) thus robbing England of one of its finest monarchs.
©Chris Heaton

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