Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sallyport

Knaresborough Castle

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 18, 2025

1. Sallyport Marker

Inscription. This is the entrance to one of two sallyports built around 1300. This underground tunnel was used for secret entry and exit from the castle.

The tunnel was large enough for a small group of armed men to leave the castle secretly and launch an attack on any besieging troops.

The tunnel is cut out of solid rock. It slopes steeply down into the dry moat or Castle Ditch, where there is an exit.

You can explore the tunnel on a guided tour in the spring/summer season.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1300.

Location. 54° 0.405′ N, 1° 28.107′ W. Marker is in Knaresborough, England, in North Yorkshire. It can be reached from Castle Yard. On the grounds of Knaresborough Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Castle Yard, Knaresborough, England HG5 8AS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the

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Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Knaresborough Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The King's Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The King's Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Knaresborough Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Nidd Gorge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); World War I Centenary Commemoration (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knaresborough.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 18, 2025

2. Sallyport Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.