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Helmsley Castle - Coggle Diagram
Helmsley Castle
Site and Source Evidence
Moulded jamb
Part of the large window of the chapel.
Gives us and idea of the size of the chapel as well as the fact that it is central in the castle showing how important religion was.
East Tower and Debris
Shows us evidence of the slighting of the tower during the English Civil War.
Archaeological Evidence from the site.
Fragment from a 13th century green pot.
Shows domestic use if there were simple pots found around the castle rather than weapon remains.
Objects associated with dining such as small knives and fragments of a glazed cistern.
Suggest domestic usage as such items would not be used if the castle had militaristic purpose.
16th or 17th century chamber pot.
Suggest people were living in the castle during this time.
Fragments of roof tiles and glass at the chapel
Suggests the chapel was very decorative showing a domestic and show boating usage.
Cannon Shot
Suggests that parliament fired cannons at the east tower, north-west defences and the south gate.
Carved wooden detailing from the upper floor of the chamber block.
Use of decorative wood suggests a domestic usage.
9 mens morris board from medival times.
Suggest a domestic use if games were being played in the castle.
Tudor Mansion (1582) and West Range
Ornate plaster work, glass windows carved wooden wall panels all show domestic usage.
Brewhouse and Bakehouse
Shows the increase in population of the castle and its increased domestic role in the 15th century.
South Gate
Formed the main entrance to the inner baily.
Walter Espec
Described as having "limbs of unparalleled size" and having "a voice like a trumpet".
Different Owners and Purposes over time
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In 1711 at Charles' death, the estate passes to his Brother in Law Thomas Browne. He takes the surname Duncombe and begins to build Duncombe park, leaving the castle as a picturesque castle.
In 1642 during the civil war, Parliamentarian troops, under Thomas Fairfax, siege the castle in September.
By November, the Royalist constable Sir Jordan Crossland Surrenders due to lack of food.
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The castle is granted to Thomas Fairfax in 1650 then George Villiers marries Fairfax's daughter to recover his familial estate in 1657.
In 1695, the castle is sold to a London Banker called Charles Duncombe for £90,000.
The Castle fell out of the ownership of the De Roos in 1508 after Edmund (De Roos) dies without an heir.
The Castle became property of the Manners family as Sir George manners was the nephew of Edmund.
The Manners built the Tudor Mansion
In 1464, Thomas De Roos III is executed for treason and the Castle is confiscated by the crown. It is later granted to George, Duke of Clarence.
In 1478, Helmsley is granted to Richard, Duke of Gloucester. (later Richard III)
In 1485, the Castle is restored to Edmund de Roos.
This is around the time the Castles purpose became more domestic due to the De Roos.
In 1334 King Edward III visited Helmsley Castle
Helmsley Castle is built in 1120 by Walter Espec
The Castle was given to the De Roos family in 1154
The Castle's main purpose was to show off military power when it was built.