Castles of the united kingdom
- 1. Castles of the United Kingdom15th-16th centuryBy: Andrew Scott
- 2. Windsor Castle Facts of Windsor Castle:Europe’s longest- occupied palace (over 900 years).
- 3. Located in the English county of Berkshire.
- 4. Built on more than 13 acres.
- 5. Built of bagshotheath stone.
- 6. First built in 1066 by William the Conqueror.
- 7. Edward IV started constructing St. George ‘s Chapel in 1475.Monarchs who were buried at Windsor Castle:Henry VI died 1471.
- 8. Edward IV died 1483.
- 9. Henry VIII died 1547.Audley’sCastle Facts of Audley’s CastleNamed after its owner John Audley.
- 11. Built in the 15th century.
- 12. Located in Northern Ireland.
- 13. Includes a Castle tower and bawn.EdzellCastle Facts of Edzell CastleBuilt c. 1520-1610 by David Lindsay , 9th Earl of Crawford.
- 14. Built in Angus, Scotland.
- 15. The original tower was a motte and bailey design castle.
- 16. Originally built to guard the mouth of the Glenesk.
- 17. In 1553 a west range was added.
- 18. In late 16th century the north range was built.
- 19. In 1604 the Pleasance or walled garden was added by Sir David Lindsay.References:Wikipedia. (n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_Castle
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