Nottingham castle was originally built by William the Conqueror along with many other castles to retain power and rule over England. He built the castle with the unwilling help of the men of Nottingham, and was given to William Peverell; his illegitimate son to look after. He built it on 'Castle Rock' in Nottingham, as it is on the top of a rock as high as 130 feet high to the south and west, and gave a great advantage to the defence and attack of the castle.
who was alnwick castle built for and why
Alnwick castle was built in 1096 by Yves de Vescy
No. This is because motte and bailey castles were made of wood and built on a hill, but Alnwick Castle is made of stone and not built on a hill.
The Duke of Northumberland, built following the Norman conquest
Alnwick Castle has not been the site of a conflict for hundreds of years
No. Alnwick Castle is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland.
concentric castle
Alnwick Castle was used as the film setting for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in the Harry Potter movies.
alnwick was on one side of the country and bamburgh was on a completely different country
The materias used to build the Alnwick Castle were stones, clay, sand, wood, concrete and rocks.
As of 2021, Alnwick Castle is estimated to be worth around £110 million. The castle has been owned by the Percy family for over 700 years and is one of the largest inhabited castles in England. Its immense historical significance, stunning architecture, and popular film and television appearances contribute to its substantial value.
Windsor Castle and Alnwick Castle