History GCSE

Castle as palace and residence

What Castle as palace and residence means in History GCSE, as defined for OCR.

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The Lancasters and John of Gaunt remodelled the castle as a palace, while later owners sought comfort, display and hospitality rather than only defence.

OCR · Castles: Form and Function c.1000–1750 (J410/12 and J410/13) - Life in Kenilworth Castle at different times in its history

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Castles: Form and Function c.1000–1750 (J410/12 and J410/13) - Life in Kenilworth Castle at different times in its history (OCR GCSE)

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