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For six centuries this castle was a stronghold of the Lords and Kings of England. From it's foundation by Geoffrey de Clinton about 1200ad until the time of the Tudors, it was held by the powerful de Montforts in the 13th century. Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester later became a leading rebel against HenryIII, and in 1266 Henry's army surrounded Kenilworth Castle, for a period of eight months, but it's fortifications withstood the siege. However, the defenders were later forced to surrender, due to disease and famine.
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What happened at the siege of kenilworth castle?
a bomb went off
What was the purpose of Kenilworth Castle?
for protection from the british in the attack of 1901
What did Edward I do to Kenilworth Castle?
He defeated it in a siege by starving the occupants out. This siege was the longest siege in England.
Why was kenilworth castle so important?
kenilworth castle was a very important castle a it had undergone a numerous amounts of events and owner, also The castle went through several transformations over the centuries. The Norman earth and wood castle became a local sandstone castle with improved defences. This in turn was redesigned to focus on comfort and luxury rather than strength of defence, eventually becoming an Elizabethan style palace. In its final incarnation, the castle's gatehouse was transformed into a dwelling, while the rest of the castle lay in ruins.
Who lived in the Beaumaris castle?
King Edward I lived in Beaumaris Castle
Who lived in kenilworth castle?
lords and kings of England
When was Kenilworth Castle Built?
Kenilworth castle was biult in 1122ad by Geoffrey de Clinton. I'm doing a project on Kenilworth Castle.
How many dungeons does kenilworth castle have?
how many floors does kenilworth castle
When was kenilworth castle build?
Kenilworth castle was built in kenilworth by Geoffrey de Clinton in 1122ad and was enlarged hugely by John of Gaunt and is now known as King John of Gaunt. I'm doing a castle project on Kenilworth Castle.
What has the author John Brandard written?
John Brandard has written: 'Kenilworth Castle illustrated' -- subject(s): Castles, Kenilworth Castle (Warwickshire)
When was kenilworth castle first built?
1122ad
How was kenilworth castle changed by 1600?
Some parts of Kenilworth castle changed because lots of weapons became more advanced so it needed to be changed so the castle can still stand. In the 1600 Kenilworth castle had an extra wall, great hall, causeway and an Elizabethan palace rooms.
Where is Kenilworth?
In Illinois north of Chicago. There is also a Kenilworth in England in Warickshire. Kenilworth is a small village made mostly out of stones from the castle itself!
When was the strong tower of Kenilworth castle built?
i dont no!
Who made Kenilworth castle?
Leonardo de vinchi
What can you tell you about the strong tower at kenilworth castle?
i dontknow
How many floors does the keep of kenilworth castle have?
is it 5
