Translate this Page
Recent images :
- International Harvester M5 halftrack
- Dassault Mystère Mk IVa number 146
- Ark Royal, Anti-ship missile defence gun.
- RAF Series 2 Land Rover
- Lightweight, air portable Land Rover
- Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2 Armoured Car
- RAF Mountain Rescue Series 3 Land Rover
- French Bronze 6 pounder cannon
- Farsley South African War Memorial
- Farsley War memorial
Scarborough Castle
Images copyright © Graham Stables. Click on the entry for a larger version
Description
The first stone castle in Scarborough was built on the headland dominating the town and harbour around 1135 by William Le Gros, Earl of Albemarle. The current castle was built in the early 13th century and expanded later by King John and Henry III.
Over the years since it has been assaulted by the Scots, The Parliamentarians (in 1645) and the German Navy (in 1914). The main damage to it however was caused when the castle was 'slighted' following the English Civil War to preven it being held for the King again.
Location
Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Summer 2004
