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   Dec 3, 2019 · Windsor Castle is located in Berkshire, England, and was built as a motte and bailey castle by William the Conqueror (r. 1066-1087). Converted into stone by Henry II of England (r. 1165-1179), the shell keep tower was rebuilt by Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377). The castle was then added to and modified many times over the centuries.

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   May 9, 2024 · Windsor Castle, English royal residence that stands on a ridge at the northeastern edge of the district of Windsor and Maidenhead in the county of Berkshire, England. The castle occupies 13 acres (5 hectares) of ground above the south bank of the River Thames. Windsor Castle comprises two quadrilateral-shaped building complexes, or courts, that ...

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   Windsor Castle. /  51.48333°N 0.60417°W  / 51.48333; -0.60417. Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is strongly associated with the English and succeeding British royal family, and embodies almost a millennium of architectural history .

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   Windsor Castle. Windsor castle, a thousand-year-old fortress transformed into a royal palace. This well-known silhouette of a seemingly medieval castle was not created, however, until the 1820s by Jeffry Wyatville. Windsor Castle, in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, is the largest inhabited castle in the world and, dating back to the ...

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   Who built Windsor Castle?

   • Windsor Castle is located in Berkshire, England, and was built as a motte and bailey castle by William the Conqueror (r. 1066-1087). Converted into stone by Henry II of England (r. 1165-1179), the shell keep tower was rebuilt by Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377). The castle was then added to and modified many times over the centuries.

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   Where is Windsor Castle?

   • Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Windsor Castle, English royal residence that stands on a ridge at the northeastern edge of the district of Windsor and Maidenhead in the county of Berkshire, England. The castle occupies 13 acres (5 hectares) of ground above the south bank of the River Thames.

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   What is Windsor Castle famous for?

   • Much more than a castle and a palace, the complex includes Saint George's Chapel, the tombs of 12 British monarchs, and a magnificent library and art collection. Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and was the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II (r. 1953-2022).

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   Who excavated Windsor Castle?

   • Windsor Castle was one of three royal sites excavated over four days by the Time Team of archaeologists led by Tony Robinson, on August 25-28, 2006. The archaeologists had an unprecedented opportunity to probe the geophysics and history of three royal residences over a four-day period, with teams working concurrently in the three locations.

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