Despite this distinction, the use of gunpowder weapons "against" the castle resulted in it falling after only eight hours when it was besieged by Sir Thomas Wyatt in January 1554 during his unsuccessful rebellion against Queen Mary.
The use of gunpowder weapons "against" the castle resulted in it falling after only eight hours when it was besieged by Sir Thomas Wyatt in January 1554 during his unsuccessful rebellion against Queen Mary. This was despite this distinction.