Skipsea Castle was built around 1086 by Drogo de Beavriere, the first Earl of Holderness, forming the administrative centre of his lordship, stretching from the Humber to Bridlington, as well as serving as his principal residence.
Skipsea Castle was built around 1086 by Drogo de Beavriere. This Drogo de Beavriere was forming the administrative centre of his lordship. This Drogo de Beavriere was stretching from the Humber to Bridlington, as well as serving as his principal residence. Drogo de Beavriere was the first Earl of Holderness.