Wakefield Castle is a 12th century earthwork motte and baileys fortress, founded by William de Warenne or William of Blois. Built during the Anarchy in the reign of King Stephen, this adulterine castle was probably abandoned unfinished. The eroded motte, is partly encased by a ditch and the two north-eastern baileys, lay in-line, as they drop down the hill. Encasing the baileys, are traces of outer ditches but the earthworks have been mutilated by landscaping. A third in-line terrace, is just the result of levelling for a 19th century bandstand and not a bailey. The site is surrounded by trees and hedges, so is best viewed in winter.Two miles south-east is Sandal Castle.