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William the Conqueror's 'Great Survey', we learn that Wakefield & Sandal
were in the King's ownership. Sandal was one of eight berewicks
(barley farms) in the Manor of Wakefield. Sandal Castle has an interesting history, which reflects in many ways some of the major events and vicissitudes of English History, for in 1090 AD the Manor of Wakefield was granted to William de Warenne. His successors fortified the hill at Sandal. A century later, the building of the stone castle began. Marital difficulties of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster led to a siege and fire damage, and the castle again became a Royal possession. The castle, during the Wars of the Roses, was a backdrop for the death of Richard Plantagenet, the Duke of York, and a memorial to this event still stands nearby. Later King Richard III adopted the castle for his stronghold, and he commenced major rebuilding work. (would Sandal have become the seat of Government, if events had taken a different turn at Bosworth?). Still in royal hands, the sixteenth century saw a succession of tenants, who really could not afford to maintain the castle. During the Civil War the castle was garrisoned by Royalists. It was twice besieged in 1645, and after a final three week siege, the Royalists surrendered, and those remaining were allowed to retreat. The castle was slighted, and became derelict. However, the stone houses and walls of Sandal bear testimony to the castle's former glory. Sandal had its own local government until 1909, when it merged with Wakefield. Note:- The Duke of York mentioned in this piece, had NO connection whatsoever with 'The Grand Old Duke' of nursery rhyme fame. Further information about Sandal may be found in the writings of Brenda Andrassy & Mary Ingham
To learn more about Helen Cox and her writings on local history events visit http://helencox-herstorywriting.co.uk
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George Norton inherited the Hall from Margaret Vaughan in1836. It was here that the drama of a very public divorce was carried out. Caroline Norton was alleged to have had a relationship with the P.M. Lord Melbourne. At that time, all money, property, & children belonged to the husband by legal right. Caroline Norton was the first woman to challenge this rule.
The Cock & Bottle, in1758 was the birthplace of George Scholey, who became the Lord Mayor of London. He died in1839, leaving £10,000 to Sandal. half for the benefit of the poor, and half to the Trustees of the Endowed School
Members from the Palm Sunday Group of the Towton Battlefield Society set off for their annual wreath laying ceremony.
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