Friday, July 7, 2023

Pontefract Castle Interactive Painting: New Resource

Explore the history of Pontefract Castle through this interactive version of Alexander Keirincx's painting

Commissioned by Charles I and painted by Keirincx in 1640, it shows the Castle in its heyday.

A large oil painting of Pontefract Castle as it was in about 1640, painted by Alexander Keirincx. It shows what a grand site it was, and much larger than the standing remains today might suggest. There are 10 towers and 3 lines of defensive walls extending down to the Knottingley Road.

We're developing new digital content all the time. We would love to have your feedback on the Interactive Painting, or anything else you would like to see - post it in the comments below!


Want to see the Castle for real? Pontefract Castle is free entry and open daily. Click here for visitor and access information for Pontefract Castle.

We also hold Dungeon Tours and Castle Explorer Tours every weekend! Click here to book.

The original painting is on display in Pontefract Museum.

The painting is on loan to Wakefield Museums and Castles from The Hepworth Wakefield.

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