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Helmsley Castle, Helmsley added to English Heritage in Yorkshire and the Humber by D0c.Col on 02/01/2025

Helmsley Castle, located in the market town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire, England, is a striking historic site with over 900 years of history. It is managed by English Heritage and offers visitors a glimpse into its fascinating past.

The castle was originally built as a motte-and-bailey fortification in the late 11th century by Walter l'Espec, a Norman nobleman who was also the founder of Helmsley’s Rievaulx Abbey and fought against the Scots at the Battle of the Standard in 1138.
By the 12th century, stone structures replaced the original wooden defenses, and in the 13th century, Robert de Roos transformed the castle into a grand medieval fortress. This included the construction of a large keep and substantial curtain walls.
During the Tudor era, the castle became more of a luxurious residence than a purely defensive stronghold and the impressive mansion-style lodgings were added.
Helmsley Castle played a role during the English Civil War (1642–1651). It was besieged by Parliamentary forces in 1644 and eventually surrendered. Afterward, like many fortifications during this period, parts of the castle were slighted to prevent its further use as a fortress.
By the 18th century, the castle had become a romantic ruin and attracted visitors as part of the picturesque landscape on the edge of the Duncombe Park estate.
Today, the site is preserved as a historic monument and includes a visitor center with exhibits about its history. These, include, the towering remains of the medieval Keep and stronghold, The Tudor Mansion Ruins, with a glimpse into the luxurious domestic buildings that were added later and Displays of artifacts that all collectively provide insights into the castle's history and the lives of its occupants.

There are plenty of places to park in the town, right next to the castle. With a load of pubs and cafes to satisfy all tastes.

Duncombe Park is adjacent to the castle so best check out it's SSSi before you fly.

View and discuss this location in more detail on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 54.24496, -1.064158 • what3words: ///pizzas.dislodge.bells

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 02/11/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Noup Head Lighthouse Westray Orkney, Isles (By Damocles)

Noup Head Lighthouse is a great place to fly not just because it is one of the most northley lighthouses on Orkney, and is in a great cliff top, but involves an adventurous journey to get to it apart from the 1 and half hour boat trip from the Orkney mainland there is then a 2ml off road drive to get to it, which can be a bit testing in places.