Temple Newsam- Lord Darcey Flashcards
When was Temple Newsam built?
1500-1520
Context to the Tudor period
Ruled by King Henry 7 and 8
Land was owned by Nobleman but looked after by Labouring Poor
War of the roses was recently over (civil war)
The Tudors needed support from the Nobleman Englan was still fighting Scottish, Ireland. France and Spain
Context to Lord Darcy
Nobleman with lots of land and money
Became head of his family at 21
Knighted by King Henry VII
On Privy Council in 1509
Rebelled against Protestantism
Beheaded for treason
Reasons for Temple Newsam to be built
Gifted land from King Henry VII to keep control of the North
Rebellions in the North such as Yorkshire Rebellion (1489) so control was needed in the North
Physical Features of Temple Newsam (Lord Darcy)
Military features (battlements, arrow slits, turrets and towers)
Farmland
River Aire
Hill
Kirkstall Abbey
Windows
Woodland
Reason and Beliefs for Military features
Symbol of military power
Used in battle (recent civil war)
Proud
Show off wealth
Show off military success
Reason and Beliefs for Farmland
Farmers would rent land from Lord Darcy from crops or grazing
Get money from the rent and food from the land
Very wealthy
Homegrown food (fresh)
Reason and Beliefs for River Aire
Rivers provided transportation for heavy goods (bricks would have been transported along the river)
Fresh fish and water for the house (always are fish on Friday due to religious beliefs)
Reason and Beliefs for Hill
Showed status as he towered over everyone
See for miles around
Know he was a lord
Level of defence if he was attacked
Showing off wealth
Showing of power
Intimidate the locals
Cared about what others thought of him
Reason and Beliefs for Being close to Kirkstall Abbey
5km from Kirkstall Abbey
Regular visit for prayer and seeking religious advice from monks and priests
Religious
Catholic
Reason and Beliefs for Windows
Glass was expensive so had many glass windows to show off wealth
Amaze visitors
Showing off wealth
Reason and Beliefs for woodlands
Contained miles of woodland
Used for hunting (foxes, rabbit and deer)
Popular hobby for lords
Practice military skills
Aggressive
Lavish lifestyle
Painting of Temple Newsam
Breast Sketch (1565)
Miss Scots Room (nanny)
Bricked Up doorway (evidence of the passage that lead to the tower)
Alcove (religious beliefs)
Lord Darcy’s stag
In the Blue Damask Room
Curved into the walls and wood
Symbol that represents the family (family crest)
The Great Hall (Lord Darcy)
The whole South Wing was dedicated to the Dining hall
Would be used for feasting and welcoming noble guests
Showing off wealth and status
Diaper PAttern
Red brick housing with black diaper pattern in bricks
Only found in the West wing
Fashion trend for houses
Bricks were believed to have been burnt and upcycled
