Built in the 12th century, the castle dominates the beautiful village of Middleham in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. It underwent several alterations throughout the centuries and became home to a young Richard III, when he lived there under the tutelage of Richard Neville, known as the Kingmaker during the War of the Roses.
The castle had passed into the hands of the Neville family in 1260, through marriage of its heiress to Robert Neville. And it became Richard III's main home after he married Richard Neville's youngest daughter. Their son was born in Middleham Castle, but died there 8 years later.
After his ascension to the Throne King Richard the III didn't spend that much time at Middleham Castle, although it remained a Royal residence and was known as the Windsor of the North. Following the death of Richard III at the battle of Bosworth in 1485, the castle became the property of King Henry VII. The astle fell into ruin under the Tudor dynasty and, in 1604 under the first Stuart king, James I, the castle was granted to Sir Henry Linley.
After Sir Henry Linley carried out extensive repairs to the castle, he lived there until his death in 1610. The estate was passed down to his daughter, and remained on the family until 1644. During the civil wars, Middleham castle was used as a prison until Parliament ordered its destruction after the war, leaving the amazing ruin we see today.
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