When Roger de Mowbray participated in the Revolt of 1173 -- 74 against King Henry II , the castle was besieged by the Bishop elect of Lincoln .
Mowbray surrendered it , together with Thirsk Castle , to the King : both castles were demolished .
When Roger de Mowbray participated in the Revolt of 1173 -- 74 against King Henry II , the castle was besieged by the Bishop elect of Lincoln , and Mowbray surrendered it , together with Thirsk Castle , to the King : both castles were demolished .