The Anglo Saxons first founded Warwick in 914 AD, it is belived that Ethelfleda built Warwick castle to defend against the Vikings.

Beowulf, Ethelbert, Ethelfleda, Pippin, Charles, Theodoric, Irene, Brunhilda, Hildagard, Eleanor, Matilda Maud, Leofric, Godiva, etc.

There were several really great medieval queens. One who comes to mind immediately was Margaret I of Denmark. Ethelfleda of Mercia was another. Another was Eleanor of Aquitaine.

There are links below for more information on these.

The first castle to appear on the site was a wooden motte and bailey constructed in 1068 at the command of William the Conqueror.

There is still the remains of a motte to the south-west of the present castle, this is now called "Ethelfleda's Mound"

Tamworth Castle was built in the year 913 by Ethelfleda, Lady of the Mercians. It is now owned by the Tamworth Borough Council.