Pickering is an historic market town and the official gateway to the North York Moors National Park. Pickering is located in North Yorkshire between York and the North Yorkshire Coast, making it the ideal holiday location for visitors to the region.It is one of the oldest market towns in England, having been reputedly founded by the legendary king Peredurus around 270BC. It is the town which is the focus of this article. Sited at the point where the North York Moors rise away from the Vale of Pickering, the town has a long history as a market town. The tourist venues of Pickering Castle, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Beck Isle Museum have made Pickering popular with visitors in recent years.
It is reputed to be one of the oldest towns in the area dating back to 270BC when founded by Peredurus - King of the Brigantes. The skyline of Pickering is dominated by the magnificent spire of the Church of St Peter and St Paul of Pickering, which contains some remarkable 15th century murals. Whilst hidden high above the town, the ruins of Pickering Castle harbour a rich royal history.
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Pickering Castle is a motte-and-bailey
fortification in Pickering, North Yorkshire.
The original structure was built by the Normans under William the Conqueror in
1069–1070. This early building included the large, central mound (the motte),
the outer palisades (enclosing the bailey) and internal buildings, notably the
keep on top of the motte. Ditches were also dug to make assault on the walls
difficult. The main purpose of the castle at this time was to maintain control
of the area after the harrying of the North.
In 1926, the Department of Works (English Heritage's predecessor) took
possession of the castle.
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