Castle or abbey
Middleham Castle
Middleham, North Yorkshire
Middleham was the northern home of Richard III. He grew up here as a boy, married Anne Neville, and their son Edward was born and died here.
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- When
- Built 1170s
- Where
- 54.2840, -1.8070
- Group
- Castles & abbeys
Visiting
English Heritage, open in season.
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