bunratty history powerpoint
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A Timeline of Bunratty Castle's history along w/ pictures and explanations.TRANSCRIPT
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The History of Bunratty Castle
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In The Beginning
• 970: The site was initially occupied by a Viking trading camp.
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The Motte and Bailey
• 1270: First defensive fortress is built, known as a motte and bailey castle.
• Motte: French for raised earth mound
• Bailey: Enclosed courtyard
• Fortress on top of mound– Able to see far-away enemies– Additional obstacle for invading troops
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Motte and Bailey Examples
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Donjon-great tower or innermost keep of a castle/fortress
Palisade-strong wooden stakes fixed into the ground to be used as a defense
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The Growth and Destruction• Land would later be granted to Thomas de Claire. The
population of the town of Bunratty has grown to around 1,000 people.
• 1318: Thomas' son, Richard de Claire was killed in the Battle of Dysert O'Dea. This was a fight against the O'Brian family. The castle and town are both completely destroyed.
• Battle of Dysert O'Dea was part of the Irish Bruce wars.– Ireland had no king in the 14th century.– Only form of power was in individual dynasties.
• (A dynasty is a family line of leaders)– Edward Bruce, of Scotland, came to Ireland to cut off
potential support to England.• Scotland was fighting for its independence from England
at the time.
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Reconstruction• 1332 Castle is restored by King of
England, but once again destroyed by the O'Brian family.
• 1353 After 21 years of laying in ruins, Sir Thomas Rokeby rebuilds the castle.
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Making Bunratty Today
• 19th Century: Castle is restored and the interior is filled with many pieces of art, tapestries, and artifacts.
• Bunratty Castle holds 31 types of artifacts spread across its fifteen main rooms.
• These artifacts range from books to furniture to weapons.
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Mary Queen of Scots
-16th Century
Flemish Oak Cupboard
-16th Century
Flemish-Pertaining to Flanders, or people of the southwest regions of Belgium, France, and the Netherlands
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Act of Parliament Clock
•Made in 1797
•These clocks appeared 1797 when a British Act placed a tax on clocks.
•They are also known as Tavern clocks.