Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle Details

Richmond Castle is a large ruined stone castle overlooking the River Swale from its clifftop location to the south and the market town of Richmond to the north. It is managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction. Roughly triangular in plan the main entrance sits next to a tall 12th century keep at the northern corner. Founded in the C11 it was held by the Dukes of Britanny (who were earls of Richmond) and then the Crown falling out of use by the end of the C14.