Cawood was originally one of the chief residences of the archbishops of York. First mentioned in 1181 it was rebuilt and crenellated c.1271. In 1646 the House of Commons decreed it be made untenable. Dismantled 1648. Comprised a castle, gatehouse and ranges within 2 broad moats. The area to the north of the gatehouse range contained the main complex of castle buildings. It stretched from the gatehouse to the northern wall that can still be seen on the south side of old coach road. There is a substantial ground level difference between the n and s sides of this wall. (1)(2)
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