Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, staunds in a commandin position abuin the River Swale, near the centre o the toun o Richmond. It wis oreeginally cawed Riche Mount, 'the strang hill'. The castle wis constructed frae 1071 onwarts follaein the Norman Conquest o England, an the Domesday Buik o 1086 remits tae 'a castlery' at Richmond. Freemit airtins English Heritage's page on Richmond Castle Gatehouse record for Richmond Castle, containin a comprehensive bibliography http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/religion_and_ethics/newsid_8342000/8342995.stm