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Kenilworth Castle
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“Kenilworth Castle is a magnificent motte and bailey fortification and the largest ruined castle in England. Built in 1122 in red stone by Geoffrey de Clinton, Chamberlain of King Henry I, it used to be surrounded by a huge lake which afforded excellent protection. King Henry II attacked Kenilworth, less than fifty years after it was built to counter his rebellious son, and he never returned it to its original owners from which time Kenilworth was closely associated with Royalty. The impressive outer perimeter wall and its protective towers were then added by his son, King John, who also added a fortified dam to create the surrounding lake. This lake later proved its defensive uses in 1266 - this time Simon De Montford's forces were holed up in Kenilworth and King Edward was attacking. The lake protected the castle on three sides so the only way the King could attack it was by using large war machines from a distance. Although, Simon De Montford was away, seeking help in France, his governor and forces held off the attacking King until a pestilence afflicted them and they surrendered. Kenilworth is closely associated with the disputed romance between Robert Dudley and Queen Elizabeth I and her visit to Kenilworth in 1575 when lavish celebrations were held in her honour. It was partially destroyed after the English Civil War by the Parliamentarians, following which Kenilworth simply fell into ruins over the centuries and the lake gradually drained away. ”
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
CV8 1NE
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