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Description:The volcanic crag that dominate Stirling was probably fortified from ancient times, but the importance of STIRLING CASTLE as a royal residence peaked in the 16th century. Around 1500, James IV added new buildings including the vast Great Hall. The elegant Chapel Royal was build by James VI in 1549. But the heart of Stirling Castle is the spectacular Palace, commissioned by James V in the 1530s. Its exuberant design drew on the fashions of the European Renaissance to express James's power and sophistication. Following a major programme of research, Historic Scotland has re-presented the Palace interiors as they might have looked when James V's grand scheme was completed.This book also includes a guide to ARGYLL'S LODGING and MAR'S WARK, grand residences occupied by major nobles, a short stroll from the castle.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Stirling Castle, Argyll's Lodging and Mar's Wark: Official Souvenir Guide. To get started finding Stirling Castle, Argyll's Lodging and Mar's Wark: Official Souvenir Guide, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 88

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Historic Scotland

Release: 2011

ISBN: 1849170487

Description: The volcanic crag that dominate Stirling was probably fortified from ancient times, but the importance of STIRLING CASTLE as a royal residence peaked in the 16th century. Around 1500, James IV added new buildings including the vast Great Hall. The elegant Chapel Royal was build by James VI in 1549. But the heart of Stirling Castle is the spectacular Palace, commissioned by James V in the 1530s. Its exuberant design drew on the fashions of the European Renaissance to express James's power and sophistication. Following a major programme of research, Historic Scotland has re-presented the Palace interiors as they might have looked when James V's grand scheme was completed.This book also includes a guide to ARGYLL'S LODGING and MAR'S WARK, grand residences occupied by major nobles, a short stroll from the castle.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Stirling Castle, Argyll's Lodging and Mar's Wark: Official Souvenir Guide. To get started finding Stirling Castle, Argyll's Lodging and Mar's Wark: Official Souvenir Guide, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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