Why was kenilworth castle hard to attack?
The medieval castle is notable for its extensive water defences, and the great siege by the future Edward I, was King of England from 1272 to 1307. A keep is a strong central tower which is used as a dungeon or a fortress. Often, the keep is the most defended area of a castle, and as such may form the main habitation area, or contain important stores such as the armoury, food, and the main water well, which would ensure survival during a seige. Work then began to improve the defensive qualities of the castle, continuing during the reign of Henry IIII. The strategic advantages of water defences had long been known, and at Kenilworth a great man made lake was created to defend three sides of the castle. Covering over 100 acres (0.4 km²) it was an expensive endeavour, but making most seige engines usless. Thicker walls and other fortifications in siege warfare. Some have been operated close to the fortifications, while others have been used to attack from a distance. From antiquity, siege
