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| | Britannia: History of Windsor Castle (Berkshire), Part 1 |
 | | Prior to the Norman Conquest, the manor of Clewer, the site of modern Windsor, consisting of five hides, was the property of King Harold, son of Godwin, and, together with his other estates, fell at his death into the hands of William the Conqueror. |
 | | Windsor was a favourite summer residence of Henry and, it was here that in 1121, that he married Adelicia of Louvain, the "Fair Maid of Brabant." In 1127, Henry received at Windsor the homage of the nobles of the land who, at the same time, swore allegiance to his daughter, the Empress Matilda. |
 | | Windsor does not figure at all in Stephen's disturbed reign, but it was seen as one of the key Royal castles to be handed over to Henry II upon his succession. |
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