Windsor Castle In England
Windsor Castle In EnglandEurope >> United Kingdom >> England | By mcimmortalmike Sun, 17 May 2009 |
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Windsor Castle is the most popular and historic of all castles in England. Still a principal home of the British royal family, the sprawling structure is the largest and oldest residential castle in the world. It has been the site of a royal residence for almost 1,000 years, since the time of William the Conqueror. It is indeed wonderfully preserved as it stood the test of time. William’s fortifications consisted of a wooden structure atop an artificial hill. Throughout the history of Windsor Castle other monarchs have put their own stamp on the castle, but the round hill and outer walls are still in the same position as in William’s day. Windsor’s strategic position, 20 miles west of London near the banks of the River Thames, made it an important Norman fortress. Walking around this important tourist spot will make you reflect how marvelous England is.
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