WARWICK CASTLE
14th century stone castle, situated on banks of River Avon, outside Warwick, Warwickshire.
Granted to John Dudley in 1547, on his creation of 2nd Earl of Warwick.
Gifted to Ambrose Dudley in 1562, following his creation as 3rd Earl of Warwick the previous year, following confiscation of lands of John Dudley on being found guilty of high treason in 1553 prior to execution.
KEY EVENTS
1547 - Warwick Castle granted from care of Crown to JOHN DUDLEY, on his creation of Earl of Warwick.
Oct 1551 - JOHN DUDLEY elevated to position of Duke of Northumberland; son JOHN DUDLEY created 2nd Earl of Warwick, although ownership of Warwick Castle remains with the Duke.
22 Aug 1553 - Execution of JOHN DUDLEY, Duke of Northumberland following conviction for treason; prolonged imprisonment of son JOHN DUDLEY Earl of Warwick in the Tower of London.
21 Oct 1554 - Death of JOHN DUDLEY 10 days following release from the Tower of London; ownership of Warwick Castle returns to the Crown.
06 Apr 1562 - Warwick Castle was 'returned' to Dudley Family by Elizabeth I - was granted to AMBROSE DUDLEY, following his appointment as 3rd Earl of Warwick in 1561..
1566 - Known visit to Warwick Castle by Elizabeth I.
11 Aug and 16-17 Aug 1572 - Known visits to Warwick Castle by Elizabeth I during her Summer Progress; known to have stayed at nearby Warwick Priory during visits to Warwick and Kenilworth.
Jul 1575 - Elizabeth I known to have briefly visited Warwick Castle, prior to prolonged visit to Kenilworth Castle for 'Kenilworth Festivities'.
21 Feb 1590 - Death of AMBROSE DUDLEY; title of Earl of Warwick became extinct and ownership of Warwick Castle returned to the Crown.
