Kenilworth Castle

King John added more defensive features like the outer wall arrow loops and towers the ditch gave us evidence of the outer wall.

        Kenilworth is beginning to change into a palace, John of Gaunt’s alterations such as the great hall; thick walls became thin (because they are now longer used for protection but decoration). It changed in to a palatal building because the aim of the castle is to impress with Queen Elizabeth visiting many times.

        Stables were added to Kenilworth castle as it changed in to a palace the stable was home to the owners horses the was seen as very fashionable. Dudley also included Leicester’s building (this is still present today) and the these features gave a clear view of the change.

        Kenilworth castle was very useful in displaying the changes from a fortress to a palace the remains gave a clear view of the alterations which made into a palace. The trip organized to Kenilworth castle was very important it showed us some of the features which was added by John of Gaunt and Dudley.

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