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Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth, Warwickshire

The longest siege in English medieval history, and Elizabeth I's party palace.

In 1266 rebels held Kenilworth against Henry III for around six months, the longest siege in English medieval history. They surrendered only when disease and hunger set in.

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When
Besieged 1266, slighted 1650
Where
52.3470, -1.5900
Group
Castles & abbeys

Visiting

English Heritage, open daily, with Elizabeth's restored garden.

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