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Driffield
Castle
TA 023-583 Yorkshire England
TA 023-583 Yorkshire England
Driffield
Castle is a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Hugh de Avranches,
Earl of Chester. The castle was re-fortified in the 13th century and a wide ditch
still separates the motte from its large bailey. Sadly the motte has been damaged
by 19th century quarrying and houses have encroached on the bailey. 6 miles north-east
is Burton Agnes Manor House and 11 miles south-east
is Skipsea Castle.
Driffield Castle is located in the town centre, off Gibson Street. 28 miles east of York, on the A166.
The site is freely accessible in daylight hours.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
Click
here for castle pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area