Local history: Stokesay Castle- Problems and solutions about stokesay.

Question 1

problem: some accounts aren’t fully accurate/ missing in some eras and so our understanding of what the site looked like at different points may be limited.

Answer 1

solution: dendrochronology shows what features were kept and which were changed and surviving buildings can also be studied to see what restorations were made.
financial records from owners. accurate records of changes and when.

Question 2

problem: there aren’t a lot of written records about s.c restorations over time with some eras having more detail than others.

Answer 2

solution: features can be checked via dendrochronology and comparisons can be made with other sites. can learn about features in artists work and antiquarian writings.

Question 3

problem: medieval sites are often not well maintained by different owners, with many decaying, crumbling over time.

Answer 3

solution: unique historic value of site lead to sympathetic restoration rather than complete re-designs.

Question 4

problem: national events like war could lead to sites being damaged rather than preserved.

Answer 4

solution: avoided having conflict by taking on a militaristic appearance and during the c.w inhabitants surrendered without a shot being fired. owners maintained site to ensure preservation.