The gatehouse entrance to Skipton Castle, a well-preserved medieval castle in North Yorkshire, UK
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Martin Priestley / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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5400 x 3600 px | 45.7 x 30.5 cm | 18 x 12 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
30 January 2010More information:
Skipton is a medieval castle dating back more than 900 years. It was owned by the Clifford family. It was prominent during the English Civil War, when it was a Royalist stronghold. After a three year siege it was finally surrendered to Oliver Cromwell's forces in 1645.