Skipton Castle

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Skipton Castle is a medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England.   
It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron.     
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During the English Civil War the castle was the only Royalist stronghold in the north of England until December 1645. After a three year siege, a surrender was negotiated in 1645 between Oliver Cromwell and the Royalists. Cromwell ordered the removal of the roofs of Skipton Castle.