Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The King's Tower
Knaresborough Castle
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 18, 2025
1. The King's Tower Marker
In front of you are the remains of a delicately vaulted porch giving access to an external staircase. This staircase was fortified with several portcullises as well as "murder holes" for dropping missiles.
To your left the line of stones indicates the original wall between the inner and outer wards of the castle. The gap shows the gateway between the two wards. Many of the daily activities took place in the outer ward. The royal living quarters were in the King's Tower within the inner ward.
The stair led to a waiting room and to the King's Hall where the king would receive guests. Above is the bedchamber. Both rooms were comfortable and equipped with large fireplaces, traceried windows and latrine chambers built into the walls.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1312.
Location. 54° 0.433′ N, 1° 28.101′ W. Marker is in Knaresborough, England, in North Yorkshire. It can be reached
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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 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 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Knaresborough Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Sallyport (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The King's Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Nidd Gorge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Knaresborough Market (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 18, 2025
2. Knaresborough Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
