Castle Defences
The Castle of Kenilworth's structure was unique and contributed to the longevity of the siege.
The castle was a formidable structure due to its heavy defences.
The most notable defence was a dam to the south of the castle, across which a causeway led from the entrance to the bailey and keep. Behind the dam was an artificial lake along the south and west sides of the castle, protecting it from a land approach. Ditches along the north side and a second pool on the east side of the causeway extended the water protection to surround the castle.
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