Warwick+Castle

Warwick castle This amazing medieval castle was built by William the Conqueror way back in 1068. It was attacked in 1264, besieged in 1642, and partially burnt down in 1871 - yet here it is today, one of the most complete and incredible glimpses of history you'll find in all of Europe.

In 914 Danish invaders were threatening the castle so the daughter of Alfred the great Ethelfleda helps the castle by calling in a protection stance. To protect the castle she needed to get the building of 'burh' or the earthen rampart witch is a mound of earth acting as a barricade to protect the to of the hill which is the beginning of the Warwick settlement. These are just some of the events this castle has gone through and kept its feet planted firmly in the land. This amazing castle has gone through so much and still stands in the spot it was brought up in.

After being passed from family to family this castle was a home to many royals and even served as a prison for a while. William the Conqueror used it as fortification into the early 17th century. Then it passed on to the family of Sir Fulke Greville who turned it into a country home for living. It was owned by this family who later turned it over to the Earls of Warwick in 1759. They owned the land until 1978 when they sold it to the Tussands family to make the castle available for tourists.

This castle was a statement and is a statement but now to the England history as well as the English people. It will remain in history forever and will collect more stories to add to it's astonishing history.

By: Madelyn Rogge