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

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1. ObiJuanKenobi4 says

   [Here is my source](http://www.ancientfortresses.org/history-of-warwick-castle.htm)

2. lapua_magnum says

   Well you can’t stand a chance against 90kg projectile launched from over 300 meters.

3. lordpimba says

   As u/lapua_magnum notes, the folk at r/trebuchetmemes are going to appreciate this.

   Edit: one word

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. glorianatudor says

   I’m visiting next week! Anything I should look out for in particular?

7. TheB1ackPrince says

   From an architectural standpoint it is unfortunate modern castles are located underground.

8. EdgarAetheling says

   IIRC I don’t think Richard III owned this one, it was part of his wife’s estate.

9. 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.

10. will-je-suis says

    Used to live in Warwick, it’s an impressive came but so touristy now.