England · Ruin
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle is a medieval fortress sited on a cliff above the River Nidd in North Yorkshire. Originally founded c.1100, it was rebuilt in the early 14th century and later largely slighted in the 17th century; its ruined walls, keep and associated buildings survive as a public site and museum.
First raised
1100
Its prime
1312
Today
Ruin
As it stood in 1312
The shape it held in its prime.
Perched on a limestone cliff above the River Nidd, the castle at its prime presents two concentric baileys with continuous curtain walls pierced by solid, regularly spaced towers; a twin-towered gatehouse marks the town-side outer bailey. On the north side a tall, five-sided stone keep rises above the inner bailey with at least three storeys and a vaulted basement. The masonry is pale, weathered stone with coursed blocks and rubble infill; roofs and timber ranges fill the baileys when complete.
Step inside
9 places to explore in 1312.
The record describes 9 distinct spots at Knaresborough Castle — including 4 interiors: outer bailey courtyard and residential ranges, vaulted basement of the keep, principal upper chamber of the keep and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
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See Knaresborough Castle with the fires lit.
The artist rebuilds it as it stood in 1312 — a photoreal walk that belongs to you alone. Pay with coins, no subscription needed.
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