A History of Sandal Castle and the de Warennes
13/09/2025
When
13/09/2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where
Sandal Castle
Manygates Lane, Wakefield, England, WF2 7DS
Manygates Lane, Wakefield, England, WF2 7DS
Event Type
NOTE: There are two talks, one at 10:00am and the other at 12:00pm.
Sandal Castle has often been overlooked when compared to its more famous neighbour at Pontefract. However, Sandal has a fascinating tale to tell in its own right: from its earliest incarnation under the first Earl of Surrey, William de Warenne; to becoming a key Yorkist stronghold in the 15th Century; to ownership being transferred to the Dukes of York. Then, like neighbouring Pontefract Castle, the Civil War would lead to its demise.
Join us to hear how the castle developed through the centuries, whilst learning some fascinating stories about key protagonists as we walk around the ruins delving into its intriguing past.