Warwick Castle in England, first built as a wooden mote and bailey by William the Conqueror in 1068 and later rebuilt into stone in 1260, it was destroyed by a trebuchet and rebuilt in 1315, Richard III was the owner of the castle before losing it to the Tudors
Well you can’t stand a chance against 90kg projectile launched from over 300 meters.
lordpimbasays
As u/lapua_magnum notes, the folk at r/trebuchetmemes are going to appreciate this.
Edit: one word
JohnPlayerSpecialRedsays
An impressive castle. Currently reading up about its rich history on Wikipedia. Turns out it was also briefly involved in the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Interesting stuff.
raiderGMsays
Went here on a November evening in the early 90s. Soon, we–my companion and I–were alone in the place. I truly think they might’ve locked us in. 10/10 would go again.
glorianatudorsays
I’m visiting next week! Anything I should look out for in particular?
TheB1ackPrincesays
From an architectural standpoint it is unfortunate modern castles are located underground.
EdgarAethelingsays
IIRC I don’t think Richard III owned this one, it was part of his wife’s estate.
AlmightyDuksays
Shout out to r/trebuchetmemes as the world’s largest* working trebuchet is located and regularly fired at warwick castle
*I think atleast.
will-je-suissays
Used to live in Warwick, it’s an impressive came but so touristy now.
ObiJuanKenobi4 says
[Here is my source](http://www.ancientfortresses.org/history-of-warwick-castle.htm)
lapua_magnum says
Well you can’t stand a chance against 90kg projectile launched from over 300 meters.
lordpimba says
As u/lapua_magnum notes, the folk at r/trebuchetmemes are going to appreciate this.
Edit: one word
JohnPlayerSpecialRed says
An impressive castle. Currently reading up about its rich history on Wikipedia. Turns out it was also briefly involved in the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Interesting stuff.
raiderGM says
Went here on a November evening in the early 90s. Soon, we–my companion and I–were alone in the place. I truly think they might’ve locked us in. 10/10 would go again.
glorianatudor says
I’m visiting next week! Anything I should look out for in particular?
TheB1ackPrince says
From an architectural standpoint it is unfortunate modern castles are located underground.
EdgarAetheling says
IIRC I don’t think Richard III owned this one, it was part of his wife’s estate.
AlmightyDuk says
Shout out to r/trebuchetmemes as the world’s largest* working trebuchet is located and regularly fired at warwick castle
*I think atleast.
will-je-suis says
Used to live in Warwick, it’s an impressive came but so touristy now.