A reference to Driffield in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle suggests that this is also the site of a rare eighth century Northumbrian palace, and the site is known to have been part of the royal demesne from the 11th to 15th centuries AD.
The reference to Driffield in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle implies that it is also associated with an ancient Northumbrian palace from the 8th century, and this connection has been confirmed by historical records of its status as part of the royal estate for over a thousand years.