4. kenilworth castle- 1553-1700s Flashcards
Who renovated Kenilworth Castle?
Robert Dudley renovated and improved Kenilworth Castle.
What happened to Kenilworth Castle after the Civil War?
Kenilworth Castle was destroyed after the Civil War.
Who was granted Kenilworth in 1553?
John Dudley was granted Kenilworth in 1553.
What happened to John Dudley shortly after being granted Kenilworth?
He was executed shortly afterwards by Mary I.
What title did Robert Dudley hold?
Robert Dudley became the Earl of Leicester.
What significant renovation did Robert Dudley undertake in 1564?
He widened the dam to allow jousting at tournaments.
When were the majority of renovations to Kenilworth undertaken?
The majority of the works were undertaken between 1570 and 1572.
Who was Robert Dudley’s childhood friend?
Queen Elizabeth I was his childhood friend.
What was Robert Dudley’s hope regarding his renovations to Kenilworth?
He hoped to win Queen Elizabeth I’s hand in marriage and elevate himself to royalty.
In what years did Robert Dudley hope to impress Queen Elizabeth I with his renovations?
He hoped to impress her during her visits in 1572 and 1575.
what were the features of kenilworth castle during 1553-1700s?
-large fireplaces in every room
-A special chamber
-An entrance
- grid windows
- A privy chamber
What was the purpose of the special chamber?
It was where Elizabeth could indulge her passion for dancing and it was built on the top floor
how did the entrance look?
Grand and elaborate
What was the purpose of the grid windows?
they were extremely expensive and elaborate and they were for light and showing off wealth
What was the purpose of the privy chamber?
it was what the queen could use for dining
What did Leicester spend a fortune on?
Leicester spent a fortune on bringing art and other treasures to Kenilworth.
What features were added to the new building and gatehouse at Kenilworth?
Portraits and tapestries were hung in the new building and in the gatehouse.
What was built in time for Elizabeth I’s visit in 1575?
An elaborate garden was built in time for Elizabeth I’s visit in 1575.
What did the garden include?
The garden included imported flowers and an aviary.
When did the castle return to Crown hands?
The castle returned to Crown hands in 1612.
How much use did King James I and Charles I make of the castle?
The castle was not much used by King James I or his son Charles I.
What happened to the castle during the Civil War?
The castle saw no real conflict in the Civil War but as a Crown possession, was slighted in 1649.
What happened to Leicester’s gatehouse after the Civil War?
Leicester’s gatehouse was left intact and granted to Colonel Joseph Hawksworth in lieu of his pay for his service in the Civil War.
