William FitzOsbern, 1st Earl of Hereford, Lord of Breteuil, was a relative and close counsellor of William the Conqueror and one of the great magnates of early Norman England. FitzOsbern was created E
A 17th-century depiction of Lyre Abbey in Normandy, which was founded by FitzOsbern and his wife, Adeliza.
Carisbrooke Castle gatehouse
Carisbrooke Castle
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Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located above, and to the south of, Carisbrooke village centre, on the Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the mo
William FitzOsbern, 1st Earl of Hereford
…He is one of the very few proven companions of William the Conqueror known to have fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. His chief residence was Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight, one of many castles he built in England. William FitzOsbern was the son of Osbern the Steward, a nephew of Duchess Gunnor, the…
The interior of Carisbrooke Castle
A reconstruction of Carisbrooke Castle during the 14th century
The bowling green used by Charles I during his imprisonment