A castle has existed on the site since 857. In the 13th century, it came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence; in the 16th century, Henry VIII used it as a dwelling for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
a castle has existed on the site since 857 in the 13th century it came into the hands of king edward i for whom it became a favourite residence; in the 16th century henry viii used it as a dwelling for his first wife catherine of aragon