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Richmond Castle
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Richmond Castle Keep

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Richmond Castle

Area: Richmond
Region: Northern Dales
County: North Yorkshire
Telephone: 01748 822493
Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conProperty.376

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Dramatically situated high on a rocky promontory, the castle's formidable keep looks over the River Swale and the rooftops of the market town of Richmond. Originally built by the Normans to control the north, the castle's past as a fortress, barracks and prison is explored in an exciting exhibition, 'Castle, Commerce and Conscience'.

The new Contemporary Heritage Garden is a place of contemplation and offers commanding views of the surrounding area. The castle's keep is also reputed to be the place where the legendary King Arthur sleeps.


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