Hunmanby Castle is a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Gilbert de Gant. Destroyed in the 12th century, during the civil war in the reign of King Stephen, the large bailey platform now only supports a few small earthworks. The road curves round the bailey bank, on the line of the ditch but the position of the motte can not be traced. The site has a dense cover of trees and vegetation, so the best view is in winter. 9 miles north is Scarborough Castle and 10 miles south-east is Flamborough Castle.