Topcliffe Castle
| Topcliffe Castle | |
|---|---|
| Topcliffe, North Yorkshire in England | |
 Motte of Topcliffe Castle in 1997 | |
| Coordinates | 54°10′10″N 1°22′24″W / 54.1695°N 1.3732°W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | No (private land) |
| Site history | |
| Fate | Demolished |
Topcliffe Castle (also known as Maiden's Bower) is an abandoned castle located near the village of Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, England.[1]
The castle was built at the junction of the
revolt of 1173-74, with William de Stuteville appointed as governor.[3]
The Percy family held Topcliffe.[4] Edward III of England spent a few hours resting at the castle in August 1333.[5] The castle appears to have been abandoned during the 14th century. In 1489, on the site of the castle, Henry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberland was slain by an angry mob in regard to higher taxation.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 0851157823.
- ^ Historic England. "Maiden Bower and Cock Lodge: a motte and bailey castle, moated site, windmill mound and associated linear outwork (1011612)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/26754. (Subscription or UK public library membershiprequired.)
- OCLC 504892038.
- ^ "Parishes: Topcliffe British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- Levitt, Paul C. Yorkshire's Secret Castles: A Concise Guide & Companion. Grub Street Publishers, 2017. ISBN 9781526706225
- Salter, M. The Castles and Tower Houses of Yorkshire. Folly Publications, 2001.
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