Knaresborough Castle Sallyport Tours

Start Date

Wednesday 11th Sept 2024 10:15 AM

End Date

Wednesday 11th Sept 2024 10:45 AM

Location

Knaresborough Castle, , Castle Yard, , Knaresborough, , North Yorkshire, , HG5 8AS

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Wednesday 11 September: Tours at 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 14:00, and 14:45

One of Knaresborough Castle's most unusual features is the Sallyport. The hidden tunnel was used for secret entry and exit to the castle. It was large enough for a small group of armed med to leave the castle quietly at night and launch an attack on any besieging troops.

Built in the late 13th or mid-14th century, it is cut out of the solid rock and slopes steeply down to the level of the bottom of the dry moat or ditch, where there is an exit. Its entrance was likely to have hidden by a slab in the stone floor of a building, known only to a trusted few.

One of our team will lead you through the Sallyport for an exclusive look at one of the castle's best kept secrets.

Pre-booking is essential, to reserve your space please ring Knaresborough Castle Courthouse Museum, and leave you're name, telephone number, and the number of people joining the tour. These tours are subject to suitable weather conditions.  +441423866886

Accessibility details: The sallyport is only accessible via stair, and some of the path is slippery, sturdy footwear is advised. The sallyport is subject to low light levels.

Additional information: These tours are subject to suitable weather conditions. Sturdy footwear is advised.
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