Kenilworth Castle, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Photograph taken 1945 - 1980 © Historic England Archive ref: AA98/04938

The first castle was built here soon after the Norman Conquest, and the impressive keep (seen here) survives. Simon de Montfort held the castle in the mid 13th century, while in the 17th century it was the home of Robert Dudley, Earl of Essex and favourite of Queen Elizabeth. Many of the buildings date from this period. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

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Warwickshire Kenilworth

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Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

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A Roman fort originally stood on this site. After the Norman Conquest it was given to William the Conqueror's half-brother. By the end of the 11th century he had constructed a full scale Norman castle using the Roman walls. It lay uninhabited from the 16th century. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Kenilworth Castle, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

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