How Typical is Kenilworth?
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- Created on: 02-06-18 18:26
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- Other castles built at the same time were...
- How Typical is Kenilworth?
- Typical features of Kenilworth
- Core of castle is motte and bailey. Popular in Norman era
- Several inner and outer curtain defensive walls are typical
- Keep was last defensive position and centre of defence
- Great hall for entertainment and as a status symbol
- How is Kenilworth unique?
- Only 5 km from Warwick castle- reflects unusual original purpose
- Some of King John's changes were unique, like the large size of the Mere and fishtail arrow slits.
- Leicester's tower shows very interesting architechtual features hich were new to England at the time (lantern windows and thin walls)
- Typical features of Kenilworth
- Dover Castle
- Framlingham Castle
- Caerphilly castle
- Knaresborough Castle
- Conisbrough Castle
- Leeds Castle in Kent
- Lincoln Castle
- Older parts of Windsor
- How Typical is Kenilworth?
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