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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In recent years, the castle and surrounding areas have been visited for different reasons - including the Sandal Castle 10k.
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Charlotte, 9, pulls her brother James, 6, at the castle after a snowfall in January 2010.
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The castle's history is kept alive by the Friends of Sandal Castle, who host events such as this Medieval Day in 2014.
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