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Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire

Kenilworth Castle is a ruined castle in the town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire. The castle was founded during the Norman period with development through to the Tudor period. It has been described by the architectural historian Anthony Emery as "the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages". The castle is in the care of English Heritage. It is within the council area of Warwick (Warwickshire).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1035327.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Warwickshire
Lat, Long: 52.347768,-1.593024
Grid Reference: SP 2782 7226
Civil Parish: Kenilworth CP
Council Area: Warwick CA (Warwickshire CA)
Police Area: Warwickshire PA

GBPN ID: 302678
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kenilworth_Castle,_Warwickshire_302678

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