Chapter 23 Dining in the Chamber

1. E.g. Christchurch Castle, Hants c. 1160, Winchester Castle late 12c., Warnford Castle, Hants c. 1210, Ashby Castle, Leics. early 13c., Stokesay Castle, Salop c. 1240, Martock Treasurer’s House, Som. c. 1250–60, Wells Palace, Som. 1280, Chepstow Castle, Mon. 1270–1306, & Yardley Hastings Manor House, Northants mid-14c. all had their chambers at the lower end of the hall. In contrast Conisbrough Castle, N. Yorks. late 12c., Warkworth Castle, Northumb. 1191–1214, Boothby Pagnall, Lincs. c. 1200, Gillingham Castle, Norf. c. 1250, Aydon Castle, Northumb. 1280, St Davids Palace, Pembroke 1280–93, Old Soar, Kent 1290, Denbigh Castle, Powys 1295, Kidwelly Castle, Carmarthen & Goodrich Castle, Herefords. c. 1300 all had their chambers at the upper end of the hall.