The castle has been developed into three “Wards,” as shown here in this Wikipedia aerial photograph of the castle.
LEFT TO RIGHT . . . THE LOWER WARD, THE MIDDLE WARD AND ROUND TOWER, AND THE UPPER WARD
The Lower Ward lies below and to the west of the Middle Ward and the Round Tower, entered through the Norman Gate between the two Wards; Henry the VIII Gateway is at the lower south side of this Ward.
HENRY THE VIII GATEWAY
Originally of medieval design, most of the Lower Ward was renovated or reconstructed during the mid-Victorian period to form a consistent Gothic form. At the west end of the Lower Ward is the Horseshoe Cloister, originally built in 1480, near to the chapel to house its clergy. It houses the vicars-choral, or lay clerks of the chapel. This curved brick and timber building (visible on the far left side of the aerial photograph above) is said to have been designed to resemble the shape of one of the badges of Edward IV.
On the north side of the Lower Ward is St. George’s Chapel and most of the buildings associated with the Order of the Garter. This huge building is the spiritual home of the Order of the Knights of the Garter and dates from the late 15th and early 16th century.
ST. GEORGE’S CHAPEL
I love travelling through the English countryside, a big change from the dry, baron lands down here in OZ. Great pics!
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Thanks, Tommy . . . there seems to be beauty all around. I look forward to reading about your upcoming adventures and seeing your photos of Montreal and Hong Kong!
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Windsor is such a beautiful place! Ive been there once, a long time agora, but would love to go again! Great pictures 🙂
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Thanks! It was a great side trip from the London rush.
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Beautiful pic, I love travelling!
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Great place, I remember my visit many years ago! Nice to see the report from another point of view!
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Thanks, Roberto!
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I enjoyed taking your tour of Windsor Castle, it was very interesting. Looks like an amazing place in a beautiful setting. I almost feel like I have been there thanks to your description and photos. Thanks.
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Thanks for checking it out!!
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Looks like a spectacular time, Tim
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Thanks, Brad . . . it was!!
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Nice pictures of the town! I’ll link to your article, if you don’t mind, since I only took a few photos of “up the hill.” Did you actually get to see the castle and the inside of the castle?
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Thanks for the referral! We were able to see only some of the interiors, but none of the private royal apartments.
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After reading your blog, I would like to go Windsor Castle one day too…
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Thanks, I am glad you found it interesting. Windsor is definitely worth the trip!
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Good post, thanks. I visited Windsor Castle some years ago but I never visit the town so I have to go back there.
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Thanks for your comment . . . I wish I had had more time to roam through the Town!
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