Are there any record of what Baynard Castle looked from the inside under Henry VIII's reign? Also, although he gifted it to Katherine of Aragaon upon their wedding, would he sometimes stay there with his court?
(Note - I believe the submitter is referring to Baynard's Castle in London not Baynard Castle in Yorkshire, but they can chime in to correct me if I'm mistaken.)
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Baynard's Castle was located in the City of London, between what is now Blackfriars Station and St Paul's Cathedral. The original Norman fortification was constructed by Ralph Baynard in the late 11th century. Over time, it was rebuilt and extended, eventually becoming a significant residence.
Yes, Henry VIII gifted Baynard's Castle to Katherine of Aragon upon their marriage in 1509. The castle served as the official London residence for Tudor queens consort until it was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
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