What is recorded here

Henry de Ferrers raised Skipsea Castle shortly after 1066, forcing Norman control into Yorkshire by building a massive earthen mound beside an inland harbour. The castle disappeared by the 12th century, but the earthwork remains one of Yorkshire’s clearest post-Conquest shapes, still marking the boundary between local life and arriving power.

The National Heritage List for England records Skipsea Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and inland harbour as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Skipsea Castle was constructed as a motte and bailey fortress with an associated inland harbour, reflecting the strategic military and economic importance of the site following the Norman Conquest. It is remembered for its unique combination of defensive and maritime features, which highlight the role of coastal castles in controlling trade and defending against invasion.

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.