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The Wakefield castle that changed England forever
Sandal Castle played a role in a key 1460 power struggle that influenced who would eventually take the English throne.
The 1460 clash near Sandal Castle saw Richard of York killed in a failed bid for the throne. However, his sons later ruled as Edward IV and Richard III. The castle was later damaged in the Civil War and now stands as a public historic site. Does the famous line “Richard of York gave battle in vain” actually connect to events at the castle? Ian Downes of Wakefield Museums and Castles explains the real history of Sandal Castle. (Image: Getty)
