Guy's Tower, Warwick Castle by Tom Briggs

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28-SEP-2005	Tom Briggs

Guy's Tower was built in 1393 and had lodgings for guests and members of the Earl of Warwick's retinue

Canon EOS 10D
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Tom Briggs		30-Sep-2009 21:10
In answer to Don Fasco's question below, I did some research and it shows that Guy's Tower takes its name from the 10th Earl of Warwick, Guy de Beauchamp. Born in 1272 at Elmley Castle in Worcestershire, Guy was the son of William de Beauchamp and Maud Fitzjohn. William was a celebrated military commander who served King Edward I, and it seemed that his son was to follow in his footsteps. When his father died in 1298, Guy became the Earl of Warwick and was a notable member of the king's forces at the Battle of Falkirk. Guy was a strong leader in combat, with tales of a fight with a knight called Coebrand (by all accounts a giant who could never be slain) becoming local legend

fasco		30-Sep-2009 16:44
why was guys tower built?

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