Edward and Stokesay Castle Flashcards
what was the name of Laurence’s personal room
the Solar
who owned Stokesay Castle
Laurence of Ludlow
How had Laurence made his money
the wool trade
When was Stokesay called a castle ?
the Tudor times
Was Stokesay a castle ?
It was a fortified manor house
Which part was built much later than the rest ?
the gatehouse
what did the windows in the solar have over them ?
grills for protection
what would the stairwell in the great hall have had down the side ?
decorative panels
which market town was Stokesay near to ?
Shrewsbury and Ludlow
which lords were nearby to Stokesay to Provide protection ?
the Marcher lords, Bohun, and de clare
How much was Stokesay purchased for ?
£26
When did Laurence father acquire the rights to Stokesay ?
1281
What was found in the middle of the great hall ?
A raised platform for the lord to sit at
how many windows were in the great hall ?
3 on the east side and 3 on the west
What did windows provide other than light ?
ventilation
