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Eleanor was imprisoned for the next sixteen years, much of the time in various locations in England.

During her imprisonment, Eleanor had become more and more distant with her sons, especially Richard ( who had always been her favorite ).

She did not have the opportunity to see her sons very often during her imprisonment, though she was released for special occasions such as Christmas.

About four miles from Shrewsbury and close by Haughmond Abbey is " Queen Eleanor's Bower ", the remains of a triangular castle which is believed to have been one of her prisons.