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Kenilworth Castle

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Kenilworth Castle is a ruined fortress in Warwickshire, England, expanded by John of Gaunt and transformed for Elizabeth I's visit in 1575.

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What happened at Kenilworth Castle during Elizabeth I's visit?

Kenilworth Castle was transformed for Queen Elizabeth I's visit in 1575. Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, staged one of the most famous courtly entertainments of her reign there.

Who expanded Kenilworth Castle before the Elizabethan period?

John of Gaunt expanded Kenilworth Castle, giving the Warwickshire fortress much of its medieval scale. Later, Robert Dudley reshaped parts of the site for Elizabeth I in 1575.

Is Kenilworth Castle still standing?

Kenilworth Castle is a ruin, but major walls and towers remain visible. Its ruined state still shows both the fortress phase and the later Elizabethan additions.

Where is Kenilworth Castle located?

Kenilworth Castle is in Warwickshire, England. It is closely associated with John of Gaunt and Queen Elizabeth I's 1575 visit.

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