Knaresborough, The Castle 1906
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A Norman castle had been built here by Baron Serlo de Burg, but the ruins date from the 14th century. During the reign of King John, the castle was a royal arsenal, manufacturing 109,000 crossbow quarrels. In the early years of Edward II's reign, Knaresborough was extensively rebuilt owing to the lordship having been given to the king's favourite, Piers Gaveston. It was also here that Richard II was imprisoned, prior to being taken to Pontefract where he was murdered.
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