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Southern and eastern boundary wall at Skipton Castle

A Grade II Listed Building in Skipton, North Yorkshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 53.9635 / 53°57'48"N

Longitude: -2.0141 / 2°0'50"W

OS Eastings: 399174

OS Northings: 451930

OS Grid: SD991519

Mapcode National: GBR GQCL.RY

Mapcode Global: WHB78.1M6X

Plus Code: 9C5VXX7P+99

Entry Name: Southern and eastern boundary wall at Skipton Castle

Listing Date: 2 March 1978

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1131907

English Heritage Legacy ID: 323423

ID on this website: 101131907

Location: Middle Town, North Yorkshire, BD23

County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Civil Parish: Skipton

Built-Up Area: Skipton

Traditional County: Yorkshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): North Yorkshire

Tagged with: Architectural structure

Description


This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 22 December 2025 to reformat the text to current standards

SD 9951 1/9
SD 95 SE 2/9

THE BAILEY (north side)
Southern and eastern boundary wall at Skipton Castle

GV
II
Probably various dates from medieval onwards. Random stone, about 10 ft high, with flat capping. Extends from gatehouse for about 250 metres alongside The Bailey, then turns north-westwards to the cliff edge above the river.

Listing NGR: SD9917451930

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