Thirsk Castle

Thirsk Castle
Thirsk, North Yorkshire in England
A greenspace, bisected by a footpath, with buildings in the middle and far distance
Castle Croft, Thirsk. The castle was to the left.
Relief map of North Yorkshire
Relief map of North Yorkshire
Thirsk Castle
Location within North Yorkshire
Coordinates54°13′55″N 1°20′42″W / 54.232°N 1.345°W / 54.232; -1.345
Grid referenceSE427820
TypeCastle
Site history
Builtc. 1092
In usec. 1176
FateDemolished

Thirsk Castle was a defensive Medieval castle in the town of Thirsk, in North Yorkshire, England. The castle was one of three held by the de Mowbray family in Yorkshire.