Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle stands on a sandstone bluff above the River Avon in Warwick, England, founded as a motte-and-bailey by William the Conqueror in 1068 and rebuilt in stone under Henry II in the 12th century. Caesar's Tower and Guy's Tower, added between 1330 and 1360, are recognised as outstanding examples of medieval military architecture.
In 1604 the castle was granted to Sir Fulke Greville and converted into an aristocratic residence; it opened to the public in 1978 and is now operated by Merlin Entertainments. Its working trebuchet — 18 metres tall and 22 tonnes — set a world record on 21 August 2006 by launching a 13-kilogram projectile 249 metres at 195 km/h.
Visitor information
- Location
- Warwick, England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Tier
- A (Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip)
- Coordinates
- 52.2794, -1.5847
- Official site
- https://www.warwick-castle.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warwick Castle?
- Warwick Castle is in Warwick, England, United Kingdom (approximately 52.2794, -1.5847).
- Can you visit Warwick Castle?
- Yes — Warwick Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://www.warwick-castle.com/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Warwick Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Warwick Castle is rated A tier on the Castle Atlas — Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip.
- What can you see at Warwick Castle?
- Warwick Castle stands on a sandstone bluff above the River Avon in Warwick, England, founded as a motte-and-bailey by William the Conqueror in 1068 and rebuilt in stone under Henry II in the 12th century. Caesar's Tower and Guy's Tower, added between 1330 and 1360, are recognised as outstanding examples of medieval military architecture.
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