Earl of Warwick is one of the most prestigious titles in the peerages of the United Kingdom. The title has been created four times in English history, and the name refers to Warwick Castle and the town of Warwick.
Warwick Castle, traditionally the seat of the Earls of Warwick, on the River Avon
Bear and Ragged Staff ancient heraldic motif used by the Earls of Warwick
Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068. Warwick is the county town of Warwickshire, England, situated on a meander of the River Avon. The original wooden motte-and-bailey castle was rebuilt in stone during the 12th century. During the Hundred Years War, the facade opposite the town was refortified, resulting in one of the most recognisable examples of 14th-century military architecture. It was used as a stronghold until the early 17th century, when it was granted to Sir Fulke Greville by James I in 1604. Greville converted it to a country house, and it was owned by the Greville family until 1978, when it was bought by the Tussauds Group.
Warwick Castle and the River Avon
The motte of the Norman motte-and-bailey castle is called Ethelfleda's Mound
Caesar's Tower was built between 1330 and 1360
Guy's Tower, constructed 1330–1360, photographed in 2017