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Spofforth Castle
William de Percy built a manor house here in the 11th century but nothing remains of this building. Reputedly it was here that rebel barons drew up Magna Carta in 1215. In 1308 Henry de Percy received a licence to fortify the manor house. During the Wars of the Roses after the 1461 battle of Towton the Earl of Warwick marched on Spofforth, burning the castle. The castle lay in ruins for nearly 100 years until 1559, when it was restored by Henry, Lord Percy. The last recorded occupant was steward Sampson Ingleby, who died in 1604. The castle was reduced to ruin during the Civil War. In 1924 Charles Henry, Baron Leconfield, transferred ownership of the site to the state by deed of gift. The Castle is now Grade II* Listed and a scheduled Ancient Monument.
Created: Sun, 6 May 2012, Updated: Sun, 6 May 2012
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