Windsor Castle

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How long is Windsor Castle?Continuously inhabited by monarchs for nearly 1,000 years
2. What is Windsor Castle known for?St. George's Chapel, considered a supreme example of English Perpendicular Gothic design
3. What is the location?Windsor, Berkshire, England, approximately 40 km west of central London
4. What is the year construction began?11th century, initiated by William the Conqueror
5. What is Windsor Castle and why is it special?Windsor Castle is a huge castle that has been home to kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. It shows how the British Crown has changed over time.
6. How did Windsor Castle start and what was its first design?William the Conqueror built it in the 11th century as a motte-and-bailey fortress to control the Thames Valley and London.

Motte-and-bailey: An early medieval fortification consisting of an artificial mound and an enclosed courtyard.
Perpendicular Gothic: A late medieval style of English Gothic architecture characterized by strong vertical lines and large windows.
Baroque: An ornate and dramatic style of art and architecture prevalent in Europe from the early 17th to mid-18th century.
State Apartments: The principal rooms in a royal palace or stately home used for official functions and grand receptions.