History GCSE

Castles as political and military strongholds

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Strongholds whose control mattered politically and whose defences were tested by sieges, causing damage.

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

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

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