 |
GlossaryAdam, Robert (1728-1792): Neoclassical architect, interior designer and furniture designer. Barrel vault: An ancient roof form used in Egypt, Rome and Medieval Europe. Balusters: Vertical support pole between the stair tread and hand rail. Caen stone: A creamy limestone found near Caen, France. Clerestory: A window in a roof or high in a wall to provide extra light. Commonwealth (1649-1654): The period when the English House of Commons abolished the Monarchy and House of Lords. Dendrochronology: The scientific study of the annular growth of trees to determine the age of the wood. Diocese: An administrative area controlled by a bishop in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches. Grinling Gibbons (1648-1720): the greatest English woodcarver. Employed by Sir Christopher Wren and Charles II. Manor: Land with tenants over whom the bishop had rights of jurisdiction. Manor Courts: A private court through which the bishop exercised his seigniorial rights over his tenants. Motte and bailey castle: An earth mound (motte) surrounded by an area (bailey) protected by a wall of earth or wood. Petard: A small bomb used to blow up gates or walls when breaching defences. Protectorate (1654-1658): The period when Oliver Cromwell ruled England as Lord Protector after dissolving Parliament. See: The official seat or centre of authority of a bishop. Stillroom: A pantry or storeroom connected with the kitchen. Usher: An assistant teacher. Veronese, Paolo (c. 1528-1588): An Italian painter. Ward: The bailey of the original Norman castle. The large area surrounding the main castle buildings, but still within the outer curtain wall. Webb, John (1611-1672): Personal assistant to and heir of architect and theatre designer, Inigo Jones. |
 |