Kenilworth Castle, Entrance to Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth, Warwickshire England

Description: Kenilworth Castle, Entrance to Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, EnglandKenilworth Castle is a castle in the town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, England which was founded during the Norman conquest of England; with development through to the Tudor period. It has been described by the architectural historian Anthony Emery as "the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages, significant for its scale, form and quality of workmanship". Kenilworth played an important historical role: it was the subject of the six-month-long siege of Kenilworth in 1266, thought to be the longest siege in Medieval English history, and formed a base for Lancastrian operations in the Wars of the Roses. Kenilworth was the scene of the removal of Edward II from the English throne, the perceived French insult to Henry V in 1414 of a gift of tennis balls (said by John Strecche to have prompted the campaign that led to the Battle of Agincourt), and the Earl of Leicester's lavish reception of Elizabeth I in 1575. It has been described as "one of two major castles in Britain which may be classified as water-castles or lake-fortresses...".The castle was built over several centuries. Founded in the 1120s around a powerful Norman great tower, the castle was significantly enlarged by King John at the beginning of the 13th century. Huge water defences were created by damming the local streams, and the resulting fortifications proved able to withstand assaults by land and water in 1266. John of Gaunt spent lavishly in the late 14th century, turning the medieval castle into a palace fortress designed in the latest perpendicular style. The Earl of Leicester then expanded the castle during his tenure in the 16th century, constructing new Tudor buildings and exploiting the medieval heritage of Kenilworth to produce a fashionable Renaissance palace.FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the United States. Shipping Worldwide is $1.65PLEASE view pictures of this item in upper left for condition and for any flaws or concerns that may exist. Please contact me before you bid if you have any questions. This wonderful postcard is a great addition to any collection. Postcard measures approximately 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.PLEASE read carefully the description, conditions, and cost before you bid. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you for your interest. Your bid is an acceptance of the above terms and conditions. Good Luck and Thank You for your interest.

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