Local history: Stokesay Castle- sympathetic restoration in the 19th century. Flashcards
disrepair: in the beginning of what was it in disrepair?
1800’s.
disrepair: in what year did john……….describe the castle as……………………………………..
1813.
john Britton.
abandoned to neglect, rapidly advancing to ruin, glass destroyed, ceilings and floors are falling.
disrepair: what was the purpose of the site now?
stores and workshops for tenants.
disrepair: examples of how the castle was used as stores and workshops.
great hall: barrel making.
solar: granary.
gatehouse: workshop for coiner.
s.tower: smithy.
disrepair: what did using the s.tower as a smithy cause, when and what were the consequences?
fire.
1830.
significant damage to p.features.
art: throughout what year did s.c attract who as they marvelled at its well preserved medieval architecture?
1800’s.
artists and writers.
art: example of an artist/writer coming to s.c
thomas allom produced engravings of s.c and George Pickering painted several scenes- highlighting architectural features and surrounding shropshire.
art: why was there a new found interest and what did it lead to?
national change of the outlook.
lead to appreciation for Britain’s medieval history.
art: why was artists and writers visiting s.c not unique to s.c?
ludlow castle had its fair share of artistic visitors during the 1800’s.
art: what was ludlow castle known for and who was it popular amongst?
imposing ruins and historical significance.
popular site for artists, writers seeking to depict the grandeur and romanticism of medieval architecture.
Allcrofts and restoration: pressure from who who liked what lead to what?
local pressure.
found medieval art and architecture appealing ( Francis Stackhouse Acton.)
lead to written letters to have s.c sympathetically restored.
Allcrofts and restoration: what were made and by who?
temporary fixes.
Allcrofts buying s.c.
Allcrofts and restoration: when could long term changes be made?
1869.
Allcrofts and restoration: what were they passionate about doing?
preserving s.c historical significance and maintaining medieval character.
Allcrofts and restoration: who was John Derby Allcroft?
wealthy glove manufacture.
Allcrofts and restoration: what did John Derby Allcroft do for the castle?
he brought it not as a personal home but to preserve it as a piece of English history.
Allcrofts and restoration: what did John Derby Allcroft do to the interior and exterior and when and why?
carefully renovated it.
1875-1887.
to ensure it remained authentically and charm fully in tact.
Allcrofts and restoration: what did John Derby Allcroft do at stokesay court and why?
built himself a mansion.
decided that s.c should be kept empty but kept safe and sound as a historic monument.
Allcrofts and restoration: what played a crucial role in preserving s.c?
family commitment to the conservation and restoration.
Allcrofts and restoration: when did John Derby Allcroft die?
1893.
work: when it had work done what was unique about it compared to others?
left little trace of repairs made except the buildings it conserved.
work: what was it a monument to?
art of unobtrusive restoration.
work: in 1869 what needed to be reconstructed and why?
gatehouse.
damage and needing to house a caretaker.
work: what are some examples of the work done to the gatehouse?
internal fittings.
style changed to reflect Victorian gothic architectural style.
work: what are some examples of work done to the gatehouse?
improved supporting ornate timber frames with plaster infill.
