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The Pontefract Castle is located in the town of Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England. It was where Richard II, eighth King of England lived and died. The castle was built by Ilbert de Lacy in about 1070.

Pontefract Castle

The Pontefract Castle is located in the town of Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England. It was where…

The heraldic badge of Richard II, the white hart.

The White Hart

The heraldic badge of Richard II, the white hart.

This illustration shows the costumes people wore during King Richard II's reign.

Mediaeval Costumes

This illustration shows the costumes people wore during King Richard II's reign.

The heraldic shield of the Black Prince, who was father of Richard II of England.

Black Prince

The heraldic shield of the Black Prince, who was father of Richard II of England.

King of England; son of the Black Prince and Joanna of Kent; born in Bordeaux, Jan. 6, 1369.

King Richard II

King of England; son of the Black Prince and Joanna of Kent; born in Bordeaux, Jan. 6, 1369.