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Windsor Castle was built by anglo-saxon slaves. William the Conqueror was their new King, he didn't even speak English! Anglo Saxons were not happy, so William I needed to build castles very quickly, so he built them out of wood, this was dangerous because wood sets on fire easily so he had the keeps (the safest part of the castle) on a motte Windsor Castle has a natural chalk motte. Windsor Castle was besieged twice so, Henry II and Henry III built concentric stone castles with walls that were 4 metres thick, he built concentric keeps so it would be easier to spot attackers from afar. Later on Windsor C. became the centre of government and during the Civil War it regained it's military glory. After England became less violent, Monarchs wanted more comfort rather than practicality.
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What is the oldest castle in England?
The Windsor Castle
Who made windsor castle?
Henry vii made Windsor castle because he was scared of King Richard III's family might attacked! that's why Windsor Castle was built.
How many rooms does windsor castle have?
a number!
When did edward 3 take over windsor castle?
Edward was born at Windsor castle in 1312. He was crowned in 1327 as Edward III and became the ruler of England after the execution of Roger Mortimer in 1330. I suppose he would have taken over Windsor castle in 1327.
When was windsor castle constructed?
Windsor castle dates back to 1075 when William the Conqueror first built a castle on an existing chalk mound over looking the river Thames. It became a Royal residence in 1110
How tall is windsor castle round tower?
how to is windsor castle
What country is Windsor Castle?
Windsor castle is in england hope this helps
What river is Windsor castle on?
Windsor Castle is near the River Thames.
What was built first Hampton court or windsor castle?
windsor castle
When was Windsor Castle - novel - created?
Windsor Castle - novel - was created in 1842.
How has arundel castle changed overtime?
i think the windsor castle guards are changed as well as the design of the castle. in the windsor castle the time of the king henry he used married in the windsor castle while Queen was not married in the castle................
Where was windsor castle built?
Windsor Castle Windsor Castle is on Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire. The official contact address, which is actually Buckingham Palace in London, is Ticket Sales and Information OfficeThe Official Residences of The QueenLondon SW1A 1AA
What is the oldest castle in England?
The Windsor Castle
Is Windsor Castle 10 acres?
No, Windsor Castle is not 10 acres. It is approximately 13 acres.
Who made windsor castle?
Henry vii made Windsor castle because he was scared of King Richard III's family might attacked! that's why Windsor Castle was built.
How did the Windsor Castle get its name?
Named after the house of Windsor?
What Country is Windsor Castle in?
Windsor Castle is located in Berkshire (pronounced Barksheer) England, United Kingdom.
