Medieval chess set
Rick's shot. The interior of Henry II's Dover Castle was restored in 2007–2009. I expect everything here is a replica, as it was accessible to the public, but the elaborate ivory and ebony piece designs I'm sure are authentic. There were a few differences from the modern game in moves and board setup (in particular, note that the board could be in either orientation and the queen could be on either color).
Medieval chess set
Rick's shot. The interior of Henry II's Dover Castle was restored in 2007–2009. I expect everything here is a replica, as it was accessible to the public, but the elaborate ivory and ebony piece designs I'm sure are authentic. There were a few differences from the modern game in moves and board setup (in particular, note that the board could be in either orientation and the queen could be on either color).