MEDIVAL (1066-1485) Flashcards
1
Q
what are the physical remains/evidence of medieval bankside
A
- priory of st. mary ovarie
- bishop of wichester’s palace (rose window)
- the clink (museum)
- ferryman’s seat (slab of flint on bear gardens)
- stews (maiden lane)/ brothels ‘cardinals cap’(alley)
- bear gardens/lane
- inns, ‘Tabard’
2
Q
what was the diversity of people using the site (medieval bankside)
A
- criminals
- prostitutes
- law enforcers
- craftsmen
- vagrants
- prisoners
- drunk locals
- the bishop of Winchester
- traders
3
Q
how was the site used/ describe activities that took place (medieval bankside)
A
- brothels
- prison
- residential (many stately homes)
- religious purpose
- agricultural
- burial ground for prostitutes & paupers
- inns, taverns, pubs
- ferry crossing
4
Q
importance of the site (medieval bankside)
A
- communications, it was where 3 roads met
- prisoners and illegal acts punished here
- law enforced heavily, to show control and prompted lawful proclamations
- most notorious medieval prison
- allowed those who couldn’t afford a funeral/had been shunned by their family have a grave and a respectful end
- where illegal activities & businesses were based
5
Q
what was built in 1106
A
the priory of St. Mary Overie
6
Q
what was built c.1150
A
bishop of Winchesters palace
7
Q
completion of the stone London bridge
A
1209
8
Q
describe in a sentence (medieval bankside)
A
outlaw borough
9
Q
winchester palace built
A
1144
