Greenwich Castle Explained

Greenwich Castle was a hunting lodge used during the reign of Henry VIII, located in Greenwich Park, in Greenwich, England. The Royal Observatory, Greenwich now stands on the site. Greenwich Castle was apparently a favourite place for Henry VIII to house his mistresses, as it was within easy travelling distance of Greenwich Palace at the foot of the hill.[1]

The castle was previously known as Duke Humphrey's Tower after its builder, Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, a younger brother of King Henry V.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hart, Kelly. The Mistresses of Henry VIII . First . June 1, 2009 . 73 . The History Press . 978-0-7524-4835-0 . registration .