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Between which years was Speke Hall constructed by the Norris family?
Between which years was Speke Hall constructed by the Norris family?
1530 and 1598
What were Catholics called who refused to attend Protestant church services during Elizabeth I's reign?
What were Catholics called who refused to attend Protestant church services during Elizabeth I's reign?
Recusants
In which year did Elizabeth I introduce her religious settlement that increased pressure on Catholics?
In which year did Elizabeth I introduce her religious settlement that increased pressure on Catholics?
1559
How much could recusancy fines reach per month?
How much could recusancy fines reach per month?
Up to £20
What material filled gaps between the wooden frame at Speke Hall?
What material filled gaps between the wooden frame at Speke Hall?
Wattle and daub
What were priest's holes used for at Speke Hall?
What were priest's holes used for at Speke Hall?
Hiding Catholic priests during raids
How did Speke Hall's function change after Elizabeth's religious settlement?
How did Speke Hall's function change after Elizabeth's religious settlement?
Became place of refuge & secret worship
What was one advantage of Speke Hall's riverside location?
What was one advantage of Speke Hall's riverside location?
Advertised family's wealth to travelers
What was the Great Hall at Speke Hall primarily used for?
What was the Great Hall at Speke Hall primarily used for?
Hosting visitors & managing estate
What security feature allowed occupants to observe approaching visitors before opening the door?
What security feature allowed occupants to observe approaching visitors before opening the door?
Peepholes
Why did Speke Hall's layout remain unchanged after 1598?
Why did Speke Hall's layout remain unchanged after 1598?
Financial constraints from fines
What expensive building feature at Speke Hall demonstrated the family's prosperity?
What expensive building feature at Speke Hall demonstrated the family's prosperity?
Glass windows