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'MyProject'  (add page) | Contact | About | Site Map | Guestbook  » Places » Donnington Castle - [Castle] (SU 4610 6920) Castles   Proximity Map     Google Earth Placemark Donnington Castle's licence to crenellate was granted by Richard II in 1385 (or 1386) around the same time as at Bodiam. The gatehouse is all that remains of the castle but it would have consisted of a rectangular structure with round towers at the corners. A range of buildings would have occupied the central courtyard. The castle was bought by Thomas Chaucer, the son of the poet Geoffrey, in 1415 for his daughter Alice. Mini Timeline 1385 Licence granted to crenellate at Donnington Threats of invasion prompted Richard to allow the creation of fortified manor houses. Donnington is one example. See Also   Bodiam Castle   RICHARD (II, King of England 1377-1399) Have you visited this place? Rate it now 54321 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, 1 = Poor Related information   Google Earth Placemarks   Location of over 350 castles!   Castle construction timeline   Timeline of castle development   Parts of a castle   Medieval keep towers Feedback   Answer Questionnaire   Questionnaire results Selection of references used: James Forde-Johnston,Great Medieval Castles of Britain,1979 Top of Page Bookmark this page with: StumbleUpon TimeRef Home Page     Episodes of Medieval History     Key Dates in Medieval History People     Places     3D Buildings     Maps Glossary of Terms     Architecture     Links