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beam assisted
01-03-2011, 01:09 PM
Sandal Castle stands in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder.

The castle is best known for the famous Battle of Wakefield which was fought nearby in 1460 during the Wars of the Roses. Richard, Duke of York was killed in the battle.

During the English Civil War in the 1640s Sandal Castle was besieged twice by Parliamentary forces. Afterwards, it was stripped of its defences.

Remains of the 13th century stone castle and the fine motte and bailey can be seen on site. Visitors can climb to the top of the motte where they are treated to superb views of the Calder Valley.

The castle has been extensively excavated and finds can be seen in the Visitor Centre and at nearby Wakefield Museum, located on Wood St, Wakefield.


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simonix
01-03-2011, 10:56 PM
Crickey you get about, great photos!

beam assisted
01-03-2011, 10:58 PM
Crickey you get about, great photos!

got to get the splores in before the holiday mate lol.

struggled with this place, focusing was a issue and also its not really the best place for night shoots lol

Rebel
01-03-2011, 11:04 PM
I've not been up there since they put in the bridge etc. Nothing much seems to have changed though.

Canonite
02-03-2011, 12:10 AM
got to get the splores in before the holiday mate lol.

struggled with this place, focusing was a issue and also its not really the best place for night shoots lol

Switch focus to manual and set to infinity then whatever F stop you like.

When they first put that bridge up and the stairs, the rodent locals off Bella nicked it several times.....the handrail and posts were stainless steel and the stairs were good quality decking wood.

Rebel
02-03-2011, 08:47 AM
Bloody scrotes. Even if it's nailed down, they'll still take it.

Kittyfantastico
02-03-2011, 01:24 PM
How did I miss these pics?! The bottom two could of come out looking really nice, shame. Nice looking spot tbh.

joybee
05-03-2011, 12:52 PM
Rather pleasant that :)