Simon de Montfort & the Siege of Kenilworth Castle
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Join our guide, Jan Cooper, to hear about the rise and fall of Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester - often hailed as the ""father of democracy"" - and what lead to one of the longest sieges in English medieval history.
For almost six months during 1266 King Henry III lay siege to de Montfort's former stronghold of Kenilworth Castle during which time the whole of England was governed directly from Kenilworth
This event is graded as moderate access, as the tour involves some walking with limited places to rest and may include some stairs or uneven terrain.
Join our guide, Jan Cooper, to hear about the rise and fall of Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester - often hailed as the ""father of democracy"" - and what lead to one of the longest sieges in English medieval history.
For almost six months during 1266 King Henry III lay siege to de Montfort's former stronghold of Kenilworth Castle during which time the whole of England was governed directly from Kenilworth
This event is graded as moderate access, as the tour involves some walking with limited places to rest and may include some stairs or uneven terrain.