Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle in 1971. Lower Ward and the Round Tower. Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. The Knights Residences are to the right.
"Windsor Castle including all the buildings within the walls. England's largest castle and a royal palace, covering some 13 acres. The castle dates back to William the Conqueror but the first stone buildings were erected by Henry II between 1165 and 1179. The round keep stands on an artificial motte and there are baileys known as the Lower, Middle and Upper Wards. Continuous additions since this time with particular activity following the foundation of the Order of the Garter by Edward III in 1348, the ensuing St George's Chapel of 1475-1511; and extensive rebuilding for Charles II by Hugh May. The present aspect of the Castle largely results from the alterations, additions and restorations carried out by James Wyatt and Sir Jeffry Wyatville circa 1800 to 1830, with further work carried out by Blore and Salvin in Queen Victoria's reign. Dominant cliff-top setting".
"The Castle consists of two courts, called the Upper and Lower
Wards, surrounded by buildings; between the two rises the Round
Tower".--Baedeker
Grade I listed building. List entry Number: 1117776.
Kodacolor CX126 print. (2)
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle in 1971. Lower Ward and the Round Tower. Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. The Knights Residences are to the right.
"Windsor Castle including all the buildings within the walls. England's largest castle and a royal palace, covering some 13 acres. The castle dates back to William the Conqueror but the first stone buildings were erected by Henry II between 1165 and 1179. The round keep stands on an artificial motte and there are baileys known as the Lower, Middle and Upper Wards. Continuous additions since this time with particular activity following the foundation of the Order of the Garter by Edward III in 1348, the ensuing St George's Chapel of 1475-1511; and extensive rebuilding for Charles II by Hugh May. The present aspect of the Castle largely results from the alterations, additions and restorations carried out by James Wyatt and Sir Jeffry Wyatville circa 1800 to 1830, with further work carried out by Blore and Salvin in Queen Victoria's reign. Dominant cliff-top setting".
"The Castle consists of two courts, called the Upper and Lower
Wards, surrounded by buildings; between the two rises the Round
Tower".--Baedeker
Grade I listed building. List entry Number: 1117776.
Kodacolor CX126 print. (2)