Warwick Castle
"The origins of Warwick Castle can be traced back to the Saxon fortification which Elhelfleda, daughter of
Alfred the Great, used to defend against the invading Danes. The first castle to appear on the wite was in 1068
at the command of William the Conqueror. Throughout the Middle Ages, caste was gradually
rebuilt and expanded in stone. By the 14th centruy, it was a towering mediaeval fortress."
-excerpt from "Warwick Castle - A Thousand Years of History in Your Hands"


This picture shows the oldest structure of the castle perched at the top of the hill.

As we entered the grounds of Warwick Castle - we followed a road-path carved through the stones that was densely overgrown. I could only imagine that centuries ago, troops would ride over the same road on their way to battle and hopefully safely returning by the same route. Here's is just a peek at the road.


The almost hidden path
leading into Warwick Castle.

A gnarly, old tree keeping
watch over the path


Eventually the path opens up at a large gate, with a magnificent view of Warwick Castle in the distance.


We turned left and followed the moat (now drained) to the main entrance -
the fortress stretched high above our heads - up to the clouds!

Warwick Castle was home to the Earls of Warwick up to 1978,
when it was sold, restored, and opened for public viewing.

As we walked and climbed up-and-around-and-up into the towers,
I could not help but imagine what life must have been like within the thick stone walls many centuries ago.

We spent the entire day exploring Warwick Castle and learning more about mediaeval times.

Crossing the moat
\
Guardian of the hamlet

View of countryside

Scenic shot of the old tower

Looking into the courtyard
from the highest tower

A view back into the courtyard from the early castle site

One of the stately rooms
open to the tours


The life of a knight must have been very difficult...
but I still love the vision of a knight in shining armour - a little touch of Camelot!


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