The Round Tower, Windsor Castle, England
Featured on this postcard is a tinted black & white photograph of the Round Tower of Windsor Castle. The card has a divided back, does not have identifying letters or numbers but does have a blurb located at the upper left on the reverse. The blurb: “The Round Tower, Windsor Castle.—Windsor Castle is in a beautiful valley a few miles outside of London, and is one of the most historical spots of Europe, being the scene of many historical events that transpired in British history in over four hundred years.”
The royal residence, Windsor Castle, is located in the English county of Berkshire. The castle was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror and is the longest occupied palace in Europe. The current owner is King Charles III. There is limited access to the public.
King Henry II ruled beginning in 1154. Between 1165 and 1179 he repaired and added to the existing castle; replaced the wooden palisade with a stone wall; replaced a stone keep and chemise wall. To relieve pressure on the mound, he moved walls from the edge of the motte and added foundations along the south side to provide more support. He also remodeled the inside the castle including the royal living quarters. The Round Tower seen on the card was built by Henry II and remodeled in the 19th century.
For additional information, see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_Castle
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