One of the most powerful families in England, the Percy legacy has been chronicled by Shakespeare and others. Their history is one of tumult and intrigue, conflict with their monarch as well as the Scots. Henry, the 1st Lord Percy of Alnwick, revolted against King Edward II, lost and then regained his possessions. In 1314 Percy fought with the king at Bannockburn, was taken prisoner, and then ransomed back by the English. As owner of Alnwick Castle, Henry Percy made extensive repairs to the structure and modified its design, much of which remains in fine condition to this day.