Kenilworth Castle

12th century1122UK (England

CountryUK (England

RegionWarwickshire

Period12th century

Year Built1122

About Kenilworth Castle

One of the largest castle ruins in England. Elizabeth I visited several times. The Elizabethan garden was recreated in 2009. The great siege of 1266 lasted 6 months, the longest in English history.

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