The castle was formerly moated round by the help of springs, and some traces of the moat are yet visible. The Dacres, earls of Holderness, have long held the constableship of the castle from the crown, and in consequence that office is vested in the duke of Leeds. The views up and down Wensleydale, from the windows of this castle are delightful and picturesque. The parish church of Middleham is dedicated to St. Mary and St. Alkeld, and the living is a deanery, in the gift of the King, of which the Rev. Peter Scrimshire Wood, L.L.D. is the incumbent, and the Rev J. Cockeroft the resident curate. There are two dissenting chapels, one for the Methodists and the other for the Primitive Methodists.
Churches Here are photographs of Churches etc.
The Methodist Church , Middleham. There is further information about this parish from Bulmer's 1890 History and Directory of the North Riding. These pages are intended for personal use only, so please respect the conditions of use.