Oxford Castle was constructed in 1071 for William the Conquerer. His son, King Henry I, later inhabited the castle. When King Henry died in 1135, his daughter Matilda should have succeeded him. However, Henry's nephew, Stephen seized the Castle and the throne from Matilda. In fear, Matilda fled the Castle and crossed the Thames to safety.
From 1071 to 1996, the Oxford Castle acted as a prison.
Oxford Castle
Oxford Castle was constructed in 1071 for William the Conquerer. His son, King Henry I, later inhabited the castle. When King Henry died in 1135, his daughter Matilda should have succeeded him. However, Henry's nephew, Stephen seized the Castle and the throne from Matilda. In fear, Matilda fled the Castle and crossed the Thames to safety.
From 1071 to 1996, the Oxford Castle acted as a prison.