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Week 3 The Siege of Winchester 1265
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Upon the death of King John in 1216, his son succeeded to the throne as Henry III. The boy of only 9 years inherited a crown fraught with civil war.
Following the First Barons’ War, Winchester Castle had been retaken in the king’s name, however many of its defences had been devastated. At a cost of approximately £6000, the repairs took place in stages and included many innovations, such as the construction of the Great Hall.
