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  KENILWORTH - LoveToKnow Article on KENILWORTH
Adjoining the abbey is the parish church of St Nicholas, restored in 1865, a structure of mixed architecture, containing a fine Norman doorway, which is supposed to have been the entrance of the former abbey church.
Kenilworth (C/iinewrde, Kenillewurda, Kinelingworthe, Kenilord, Killingwort/z) is said to have been a member of Stoneleigh before the Norman Conquest and a possession of the Saxon kings, whose royal residence there was destroyed in the wars between Edward and Canute.
The only mention of Kenilworth as a borough occurs in a charter of Henry I. to Geoffrey de Clinton and in the charters of Henry I. and Henry II.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /K/KE/KENILWORTH.htm   (499 words)

  
 Kenilworth Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Simon de Montfort became a leader in the Barons' War (1263-1267) against Henry III, Kenilworth was the centre of his operations and Prince Edward, Henry's heir, was briefly imprisoned at Kenilworth before escaping.
The siege of Kenilworth Castle in 1266 is the longest in English history at almost a year.
The experience gained in water defenses at Kenilworth was put to good effect at later castles built in Wales, notably Caerphilly.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kenilworth_Castle   (617 words)

  
 Kenilworth Castle
The town of Kenilworth, which contains the remains of this magnificent castle, is situated in the county of Warwickshire, and is distant 95 miles N.W. from London, about five miles from Coventry, and nearly an equal distance from Warwick.
In the 'Princely Pleasures of Kenilworth,' the castle is described as existing in the reign of King Arthur, and the Saxon king is only mentioned as repairing and improving the structure.
He was removed from Kenilworth in the night time, by Sir Thomas Berkeley and Sir John Maltravers, who, in an open field between this place and Warwick, are said to have set him down on the bare ground, and shaved him with dirty water out of a neighbouring ditch.
www.history.rochester.edu /pennymag/213/castle.htm   (4890 words)

  
 Siege of Kenilworth
On the practical side, Kenilworth’s massive fortifications, large garrison, and central location in the Midlands made it a danger to numerous counties as long as it was held by opponents of the crown.
With the situation at Kenilworth dragging on until December, the local area could not hope to provide the besiegers with what they needed, and indeed ended up consuming so much material that ten counties were unable to contribute anything to the exchequer in 126818.
With Kenilworth’s large lake on the southwest side, it was of the utmost importance for the besiegers to control the lake both to prevent it being used to relieve or resupply the besiegers and to allow for another avenue of attack.
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 Kenilworth
HE ruins of Kenilworth Castle are some of the most picturesque in the country, and have had such a spell cast over them by the genius of Scott, that tourists from all lands visit them.
He came at last, happily before her son was born, and told her that the pope had ordered the papal legate to ratify her marriage The joy must have been as great as the preceding anxiety, and De Montfort kept his Christmas at Kenilworth with regal state that year.
The dictum was rejected by the followers of Simon De Montfort; but at length provisions failed at Kenilworth, and a pestilence broke out which obliged the governor to surrender to the king, who immediately bestowed the castle on his youngest son Edward, Earl of Lancaster, afterwards created Earl of Leicester.
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Kenilworth, the larger and in many ways more famous of the two, now sits in ruins, the spectacular "mere" or lake which once surrounded it now regressed back to the simple brook which runs close by the walls.
Warwick Castle, on the o ther hand, was occupied by the current Earl of Warwick as recently as twelve years ago, and is in splendid condition; it is furthermore enhanced by a variety of historic displays.
Kenilworth also is known by its association with another Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley, the favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. Dudley had considerable addit ions made to the already-spectacular castle, and Kenilworth was graced with a royal visit and tournament.
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 Expert About di:Dictum
Llamamos dictum al contenido representativo, a lo que se dice en cada oración; y llamamos modus a la actitud subjetiva.
Dictum is literally "a thing said," from the past participle of Latin dicere, "to say.
dictum may be included or cited, but it is not precedent and is not binding.
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 Read about 1266 at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research 1266 and learn about 1266 here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Kenilworth Castle, from whence beseiged followers of Simon de Montfort issued the Dictum of Kenilworth in 1266, seeking peace with the king of England.
Second Barons' War winds down as supporters of the slain rebel leader Simon de Montfort make an offer of peace to the king in the Dictum of Kenilworth; after slight modifications to the peace settlement, it is agreed to the following year.
The war between Scotland and Norway ends as King Alexander III of Scotland and King Magnus VI of Norway agree to the
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 KENILWORTH - Online Information article about KENILWORTH
Kenilworth (Chinewrde, Kenillewurda, Kinelingworthe, Kenilord, Killingworth) is said to have been a member of Stoneleigh before the Norman See also:
King John, and the castle remained with the See also:
The famous " Dictum de Kenilworth " was proclaimed here in 1266.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /JUN_KHA/KENILWORTH.html   (643 words)

  
 Kenilworth Castle - Biocrawler definition:Kenilworth Castle - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Kenilworth Castle - Biocrawler definition:Kenilworth Castle - Biocrawler
Covering over 100 acres (0.4 km²) it was an expensive endeavour, but the value in keeping siege engines further away and as a barrier to assault or mining was immense.
Simon de Montfort became a leader in the Barons' War (1263-1267) against Henry III, Kenilworth was the centre of his operations and Lord Edward, Henry's heir, was briefly imprisoned at Kenilworth before escaping.
www.biocrawler.com /biowiki/Kenilworth_Castle   (691 words)

  
 Siege of Kenilworth Castle (1266) - Matrix Game for Students
Prince Edward was captured and imprisoned in Kenilworth Castle.
The siege of Kenilworth Castle was the longest in English history.
Although you were captured by the rebels and imprisoned in Kenilworth Castle earlier in the rebellion, you escaped.
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 WALTER GIFFARD FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Walter Giffard (died April 1279), chancellor of England and archbishop_of_York, was a son of Hugh_Giffard of Boyton, Wiltshire, and after serving as canon and archdeacon of Wells, was chosen bishop_of_Bath_and_Wells in May 1264.
In August 1265 Henry III appointed him chancellor of England, and he was one of the arbitrators who drew up the ''dictum de Kenilworth'' in 1266.
Later in this year Pope_Clement_IV named him archbishop of York, and having resigned the chancellorship he was an able and diligent ruler of his see, although in spite of his great wealth he was frequently in pecuniary difficulties.
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 Kenilworth Bibliography
A book to mark the 700th anniversary of the great siege of Kenilworth Castle and the promulgation of the Dictum of Kenilworth 1266.
Explains the meaning of nearly 300 Kenilworth street-names and notes the achievements of more than 90 people commemorated in them.
The policy of the Press is to supplement the work of others active in the field of local history publishing.
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 Dictum of Kenilworth -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Dictum of Kenilworth -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
The Dictum of Kenilworth issued in October 1266, was the terms of the supporters of (An English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)) Simon de Montfort for ending their resistance to (Click link for more info and facts about Henry III of England) Henry III of England.
Issued from (Click link for more info and facts about Kenilworth Castle) Kenilworth Castle, its main demand was the right to buy back confiscated estates.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/di/dictum_of_kenilworth.htm   (109 words)

  
 dictum - OneLook Dictionary Search
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 Richard --  Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust!
He helped Henry to overthrow the Provisions of Oxford (which can be regarded as the first written constitution in English history), but from June to October 1260 he again visited Germany, then discovering the absurdity of his hopes of the imperial crown.
He helped Henry invaluably against the rebel barons (1263–64) but was captured at Lewes (May 14, 1264) and imprisoned at Wallingford and then at Kenilworth until the overthrow of Simon de Montfort at Evesham (Aug. 4, 1265).
He then worked ceaselessly to obtain the relatively moderate settlement of the Dictum of Kenilworth (Oct. 31, 1266).
www.britannica.com /ebc/article-9063549   (913 words)

  
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Henry III regained full power, ending the civil war which broke out in 1263.
The Dictum of Kenilworth re-stated the King's right to govern.
It abolished the Provisions laid down by the barons in 1258 and 1259 (which were designed to give them more power in government).
www.history.uk.com /timeline/index.php?date=1266   (87 words)

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