Conisbrough Castle
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Conisbrough Castle
Conisbrough Castle has often been described as South Yorkshire's best kept secret. It is located in the village of Conisborough, six miles west of Doncaster and seven miles east of Rotherham.
It is thought that Conisbrough Castle dates from around the year 1070 although very little is known about the early days of the Castle other than it was built for Earl William, the son in law of King William the first. He had supported King William, his father in law during his famous battle of 1066 and it is possible that Conisbrough Castle was given to him as a gift for this
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