Newark Castle, in Newark-on-Trent in the English county of Nottinghamshire, was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. Originally a timber castle, it was rebuilt in stone tow
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Newark Castle
Newark Castle and Bridge circa 1812, before it was restored by Anthony Salvin
The castle seen from the west
John, King of England
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John was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empir
Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire
…was most likely of timber construction, and was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century. On 29 August 1216, during the First Barons' War, King John ordered the destruction (slighting) of Newark Castle. The instruction was subsequently rescinded. John died after a feast at this castle on the night…
John's parents, Henry II and Eleanor, holding court
13th-century depiction of Henry II and his legitimate children, left to right: William, Henry, Richard, Matilda, Geoffrey, Eleanor, Joan and John
Richard I (left) and Philip II Augustus at Acre during the Third Crusade