Medieval Royal Destinations: Baynard's Castle in London, England United Kingdom

During the Wars of the Roses Baynard's castle became the safe house for
the royal family of York.




It was a large residence capable of accomodating some 400 armed men. The 
Great Hall was over 40 feet long and 24 feet wide. There were large under crofts
and several country yards. It laid between Thames Street and the river and its
pleasant gardens ran beside the Thames. The views of the terraces were spectacular.
The Thames was full of ships ... From Margaret of York the diabolical duchess. 

Some Royal History

Baynard's Castle was first a Norman fortification constructed by Ralph Baynard
and demolished by King John in 1213 (son of Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine)



The second Baynard's Castle was a beautiful medieval palace as people can read
in the description above.

Both King Edward IV and Queen Mary I of England were crowned at Baynard's
Castle.






At the end of the 15th century King Henry VIII gave it to Catherine of Aragon
on the eve of their wedding. After Henry's death, the Earl of Pembroke became
the owner of the castle.



In 1666, during the Great Fire of London, Baynard's Castle was destroyed.



On the painting this former royal palace looks really amazing! It's sad that such
important monuments are lost now. 


Source pictures: Wikipedia

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