History of Sandal Castle - Wakefield Museums and Castles

Sandal Castle

Artist's impression of Sandal Castle in its heyday

History of Sandal Castle

Discover the history of Sandal Castle through important people and events.

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An artist's impression of some of the towers that formed part of Sandal Castle

The development of Sandal Castle

Sandal Castle was probably first built in the early 1100s. Find out about its development over time.

Artist's impression of soldiers clashing at the Battle of Wakefield

The Battle of Wakefield

The Battle of Wakefield was on 30 December 1460 next to Sandal Castle. It was an important event in the Wars of the Roses.

Illustration from a Victorian postcard of Sandal Castle in its heyday

The decline of Sandal Castle

Find out why Sandal Castle looks the way it does today.