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Middleham Castle, Middleham, North Yorkshire, UK. 2nd October 2018 The magnificent ruin of Middlham was once the home of Richard t Royalty Free Stock Photo

Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire Royalty Free Stock Photo

Middleham Castle, Middleham, near Ripon in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England, UK Royalty Free Stock Photo

View of ruined Middleham Castle in North Yorkshire. The castle was owned by King Richard 3rd and preferred by him over other castles he possessed. Occupying an elevated position from which potential attack could easily be foreseen, the castle was difficult to overcome and became more of a palace than a fortress over the years.