Though this event is marked each year with a march through the city, it struck a particular chord this time, and an article in your Express exploring the significance of the fight has since been read tens of thousands of times online. This week, we’re taking a look back at the castle’s more recent history, which has featured archaeological digs, reenactments and reconstructions but, thankfully, fewer battles.
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This gold ring was found by archaeologists at Sandal Castle, during the excavations that uncovered the Castle from 1964-73. Estimated to be around 500 years old, the inscription reads 'I'm all yours' in medieval French.
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A large-scale archaeological dig was carried out at the site in the 1960s and 70s. Left, a team work on excavating a large area. Right, an archaeologist uses a brush to clean stonework.
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A young girl climbs on the castle ruins in this undated photo.
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Sandal Castle has stood watch over the city of Wakefield for more than 900 years. Now in ruins, the once-mighty castle remains a local landmark, but it is easy to forget the historical significance of the site.