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Conisbrough Castle
Newest Review: ... of King Henry the Second. It is known that Hamelin spent a lot more time at Conisbrough Castle than any of the previous Earls. He held the Earldom for almost forty years, from 1163 until his death in 1202. During this time he carried out a lot of modernisation work to the Castle and wrote in his journal that "he intended to turn this Castle into a place fit for a King." It would ... more  ... seem that his intentions came true because in 1201, the year before his death, King John stayed here for a whole Month.
Following Hamelin's death possession passed to his son, another William until his death in 1239 when it passed to John, his son by ...more |
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Conisbrough Castle: South Yorkshire's best kept secret! (1135 words)
by micksheff - written on 11/10/07 (Very useful, 126 readings)
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Conisbrough Castle has often been described as South Yorkshire's best kept secret. It is located in the village of Conisborough, six miles west of Doncaster and seven miles east of Rotherham. It is thought that Conisbrough Castle dates from around the year 1070 although very little is known about the early days of the Castle other than it was built for Earl William, the son in law of King William the first. He had supported King William, his father in law during his famous battle of 1066 and it is possible that Conisbrough Castle was given to him as a gift for this support. The Earl William was given the title Earl Warrene and had two other estates at Castle ...
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