They arrived at York's stronghold of Sandal Castle on 21 December to find the situation bad and getting worse.

On 30 December, York and his forces sortied from Sandal Castle.

On 21 December, York reached his own fortress of Sandal Castle near Wakefield.

It is overlooked by Sandal Castle.

The construction of Sandal Castle began early in the 12th century.

The ruins of Sandal Castle and its visitor centre are open to the public.

The 2nd earl built the first Sandal Castle of timber.

After spending Christmas in Gloucester, and following the news from Sandal Castle he began to prepare to return to London.

When Parliamentarians besieged Sandal Castle in 1645, a raiding party broke it down leaving only the stump.

He took up a defensive position at Sandal Castle near Wakefield over Christmas 1460.