Local history: Stokesay Castle- sympathetic restoration in the 19th century.

Question 1

disrepair: in the beginning of what was it in disrepair?

Answer 1

1800’s.

Question 2

disrepair: in what year did john……….describe the castle as……………………………………..

Answer 2

1813.
john Britton.
abandoned to neglect, rapidly advancing to ruin, glass destroyed, ceilings and floors are falling.

Question 3

disrepair: what was the purpose of the site now?

Answer 3

stores and workshops for tenants.

Question 4

disrepair: examples of how the castle was used as stores and workshops.

Answer 4

great hall: barrel making.
solar: granary.
gatehouse: workshop for coiner.
s.tower: smithy.

Question 5

disrepair: what did using the s.tower as a smithy cause, when and what were the consequences?

Answer 5

fire.
1830.
significant damage to p.features.

Question 6

art: throughout what year did s.c attract who as they marvelled at its well preserved medieval architecture?

Answer 6

1800’s.
artists and writers.

Question 7

art: example of an artist/writer coming to s.c

Answer 7

thomas allom produced engravings of s.c and George Pickering painted several scenes- highlighting architectural features and surrounding shropshire.

Question 8

art: why was there a new found interest and what did it lead to?

Answer 8

national change of the outlook.
lead to appreciation for Britain’s medieval history.

Question 9

art: why was artists and writers visiting s.c not unique to s.c?

Answer 9

ludlow castle had its fair share of artistic visitors during the 1800’s.

Question 10

art: what was ludlow castle known for and who was it popular amongst?

Answer 10

imposing ruins and historical significance.
popular site for artists, writers seeking to depict the grandeur and romanticism of medieval architecture.

Question 11

Allcrofts and restoration: pressure from who who liked what lead to what?

Answer 11

local pressure.
found medieval art and architecture appealing ( Francis Stackhouse Acton.)
lead to written letters to have s.c sympathetically restored.

Question 12

Allcrofts and restoration: what were made and by who?

Answer 12

temporary fixes.
Allcrofts buying s.c.

Question 13

Allcrofts and restoration: when could long term changes be made?

Answer 13

1869.

Question 14

Allcrofts and restoration: what were they passionate about doing?

Answer 14

preserving s.c historical significance and maintaining medieval character.

Question 15

Allcrofts and restoration: who was John Derby Allcroft?

Answer 15

wealthy glove manufacture.

Question 16

Allcrofts and restoration: what did John Derby Allcroft do for the castle?

Answer 16

he brought it not as a personal home but to preserve it as a piece of English history.

Question 17

Allcrofts and restoration: what did John Derby Allcroft do to the interior and exterior and when and why?

Answer 17

carefully renovated it.
1875-1887.
to ensure it remained authentically and charm fully in tact.

Question 18

Allcrofts and restoration: what did John Derby Allcroft do at stokesay court and why?

Answer 18

built himself a mansion.
decided that s.c should be kept empty but kept safe and sound as a historic monument.

Question 19

Allcrofts and restoration: what played a crucial role in preserving s.c?

Answer 19

family commitment to the conservation and restoration.

Question 20

Allcrofts and restoration: when did John Derby Allcroft die?

Answer 20

1893.

Question 21

work: when it had work done what was unique about it compared to others?

Answer 21

left little trace of repairs made except the buildings it conserved.

Question 22

work: what was it a monument to?

Answer 22

art of unobtrusive restoration.

Question 23

work: in 1869 what needed to be reconstructed and why?

Answer 23

gatehouse.
damage and needing to house a caretaker.

Question 24

work: what are some examples of the work done to the gatehouse?

Answer 24

internal fittings.
style changed to reflect Victorian gothic architectural style.

Question 25

work: what are some examples of work done to the gatehouse?

Answer 25

improved supporting ornate timber frames with plaster infill.