Topcliffe Castle

Topcliffe Castle was located near the village of Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, England.

Motte of Topcliffe Castle in 1997.

The castle was located at the junction of the River Swale and Cod Beck. A motte and bailey castle was constructed around 1071. Archbishop Geoffrey of York re-fortified the castle in 1173 during the revolt of 1173-74, with William de Stuteville appointed as governor.

Plan of Topcliffe Castle.

The Percy family held Topcliffe. Edward III of England spent a few hours resting at the castle in August 1333. The castle appears to have been abandoned during the 14th century.

References
  • Levitt, Paul C. Yorkshire's Secret Castles: A Concise Guide & Companion. Grub Street Publishers, 2017. ISBN 9781526706225
  • Salter, M. The Castles and Tower Houses of Yorkshire. Folly Publications, 2001.


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