Knaresborough Castle

Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
The ruins of the keep of Knaresborough Castle.
Knaresborough Castle is located in North Yorkshire
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle
Coordinates54°00′26″N 1°28′10″W / 54.00719°N 1.46932°W / 54.00719; -1.46932
TypeCastle
Site information
OwnerDuchy of Lancaster
Controlled byNorth Yorkshire Council
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuined
Site history
BuiltAround 1100, rebuilt 1301–1307
In useUntil 1648

Knaresborough Castle is a ruined fortress overlooking the River Nidd in the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England.