Kenilworth Castle

Location: Warwickshire, England

• Founding: Established in the 1120s by Geoffrey de Clinton, chamberlain to King Henry I.

• Longest Siege: Endured a six-month siege in 1266 during the Second Barons' War, marking a record in English medieval history.

• Royal Influence: Expanded by King John and transformed into a palace by John of Gaunt.

• Elizabethan Extravagance: Renovated by Robert Dudley to host Queen Elizabeth I in 1575 during her 19-day visit.

• Romantic Ruin: Gained fame in the 19th century through Sir Walter Scott’s novel Kenilworth.