Warwick castle is another Norman castle, started on a Saxon stronghold in 1068.
the original buildings were of wood, but were soon replaced by a stone shell
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It was also developed and by the fourteenth century had a hugely impressive
exterior.
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The view along the side of the River Avon is also impressive. these
building contain a number of displays - one showing the state rooms, another
covering Richard Neville (known as the kingmaker), and a third showing Victorian
high life in the castle. there is also and interesting dungeon and
torture display as well as a nice, if small, armoury.
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We had fun in the gardens, and Jhael managed to feed the peacocks.
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Later I tried to get her to try the rack for size, but she declined
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