Pendennis Castle Flashcards
Who was the first Governor of Pendennis Castle?
Sir John Killigrew, from 1545
He played a significant role in the castle’s early administration.
What renovation did Sir Walter Raleigh undertake?
Renovated Pendennis Castle at his own expense in the 1590s
His contributions were important for the castle’s maintenance during the Elizabethan period.
What is a bastion in the context of a castle?
A position projecting out from the side of the castle to fire guns
What event occurred in 1588 involving the Spanish Armada?
The Spanish Armada was defeated by England
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a space cut out of the top of a wall for a gun to poke out through.
Embrasure
What are Device Forts?
A series of coastal fortifications ordered to be built by Henry VIII in the 1540s
What happened during the Siege of Pendennis Castle in 1646?
Sir Thomas Fairfax and the New Model Army laid siege from April to August
What are ramparts?
High walls and ditches that surround the old ‘Star Castle’ from 1600
What is a gun pit/platform?
A pit housing a big gun or a concrete base for a semi-circular gun mounting
True or False: The original barrel-shaped stone fortification built by King Henry VIII is called the Keep.
True
What does the term ‘Hornwork’ refer to?
Extra ramparts added during the English Civil War
What is the significance of Carrick Roads?
It is the third deepest natural harbour in the world and strategically important
What is a magazine in the context of a castle?
An underground ammunition store near gun emplacements
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a big Victorian era gun designed to ‘disappear’ on recoil into its gun-pit.
Disappearing Gun
What is the function of a portcullis?
A reinforced wooden grill that drops from above to strengthen the gate
