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Tudor TrailKS2

Welcome to Leeds Castle

Look carefully at the outside of the castle.

The buildings date from different periods of history - some go back as far asNorman times, while others belong to the Tudor Period or even later.

Before going into the castle look at the Gatehouse.

1.Who do you think would have lived there?

King and Queens Servants Guards/Soldiers

Here are some of the key features of Tudor architecture to look out for in theCastle:

• Flattened arches, used in doorways and windows• Leaded window panes set in groups of flattened arch windows• Symmetry, for example doors and windows are often balanced in pairs or mirror images

Make your way over the bridge to the main island and turn to your right to walkbeside the moat and enter the Cellars.

These cellars, which are still used to store wine for the castle, are probably theoldest parts of the Castle.

The Heraldry Room

In the Heraldry Room, look out for the timeline of Leeds Castle, and the picturesof the Tudor kings and queens.

2.How old was Edward VI when he became king? .............................................

The Queen’s Room

This room has been reconstructed toshow how it might have looked a hundredyears before the Tudor period, in 1420,when Henry V and his French queenCatherine de Valois owned Leeds Castle.At that time the room was an AudienceRoom where the queen met with hervisitors.

Tudor symbolism in Leeds CastleOne authentic Tudor feature of this room is the fireplace, which was put in at thetime of Henry VIII.

3.Which symbols can you see carved into the stone?

Coat of Arms Dragon Tudor Rose Elephant

Look at the Coat of Arms above the fireplace, it belongs to Queen Catherine ofValois.

4.What is the link between Catherine of Valois and the Tudors?

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The Queen’s Bathroom

You may notice that there is no toilet in the bathroom. Although royal palacesbecame more comfortable during the Tudor period, toilet facilities were still very basic.

5.Why do you think there is material in the bath?

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The Queen’s Gallery

There are four busts of Tudor monarchs near the window.

6.Which Tudor monarch is missing from this line-up?

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7.How many wives did Henry VIII have?

4 6 8

Look at the Tudor fireplace in this room.

8.What symbols can you see in the right hand spandrel of the fireplace?

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Tip: The spandrel is the triangular ‘corner’ of a doorway, fireplace etc.

Henry VIII’s Banqueting Hall Henry VIII ordered the windows in this room to be put in, to replace the older,smaller ones that were here before. Look at the bay window, it would have beenvery expensive.

When Henry stayed at Leeds Castle in May 1520 he would have had a hugebanquet in this room

9.Which of these foods would have been on the menu?

l Carrotsl Peacocksl Roast potatoesl Swansl Pigsl Parsnips

Look for the picture at the end of the room that has lots of faces on it. James I commissioned this portrait when he became King of England in 1603

10.Name the people you recognize.

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The ChapelKing Edward I built a chapel here at Leeds Castle to remember his beloved queen,Eleanor. During the Reformation, in Henry VIII’s reign, the chapel was closed.

Now go up the spiral staircase to the first floor of the Gloriette (the name for ourcastle keep)

The Boardroom Corridor

Henry VIII added this upper floor to the castle, although in Tudor times it did not

look as it does now. The rooms are mostly as they would have been when Lady

Baillie owned the castle in the 1920s and 1930s.

Look out for the doorframes which have Tudor carvings in the spandrels on the

boardroom corridor.

Activity

Tudor Wordsearch

ANNE ARAGON

BANQUET BEHEADED

CATHERINE DIVORCE

DRAGON EDWARD

ELIZABETH HENRY

JANE JESTERS

JOUSTING MARY

MONARCH ROSE

TUDOR WRESTLING

Seminar Room, Lady Baillie’s Rooms and Catherine of Aragon Bedroom

We know that Henry VIII had a suite of rooms constructed on this upper level ofthe castle keep for himself, his queen, Catherine of Aragon, and their close personalattendants.

Be aware that these rooms may have Tudor features, such as Tudor style windows,but they will all have been reconstructed during the 1920s and 1930s.

There is a rare picture of Catherine, printed much later after her divorce, to theleft of the door as you go out of the Catherine of Aragon bedroom.You will now go down the main staircase, and are in the 1822 building, so no Tudorclues in this part of the castle.

The Maiden’s Tower

As you exit from the castle you will see to your left this building, called theMaiden’s Tower, which was built during the reign of Henry VIII.

This is not on the Castle visitor route so you cannot see inside it. However youcan see clues on the exterior that this was a Tudor building.

Look again at your booklet for the clues you need, then label the Tudor featuresyou can see on this building.

Activity

Start at 1 and join the dots to complete the Tudor symbol: