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Latest revision as of 10:40, 3 November 2025
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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.[1] 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.[2]
The castle was previously known as Duke Humphrey’s Tower after its builder, Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, a younger brother of King Henry V.
51°28′40″N 0°00′07″W / 51.4779°N 0.0019°W / 51.4779; -0.0019
