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Castle Perilous


A castle, near the Isle of Avalon, in which Sir Ironside, the Red Knight of the Red Lands, besieged the damsel Lyones (Lyonors) and held her prisoner until he was defeated by Sir Gareth.

Afterwards, a friendly tournament was held at the castle between King Arthur and a collection of opposing knights.


See also
Castle Dangerous | The Legend of King Arthur


Sources
Le Morte Darthur | Sir Thomas Malory, 1469-1470
Idylls of the King | Lord Alfred Tennyson, 1859-1886