PICTURE A
Picture A shows Parke’s Castle, Co - Junior Cycle History - Question 1 - 2016
Question 1
PICTURE A
Picture A shows Parke’s Castle, Co. Leitrim, a plantation castle of the early seventeenth century.
(i) From picture A, give one reason why the castle was... show full transcript
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Picture A shows Parke’s Castle, Co - Junior Cycle History - Question 1 - 2016
Step 1
From picture A, give one reason why the castle was built in this location.
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The castle was built in this location primarily because it is situated on a lake, which offered protection from potential invaders and provided access to water routes for transport and trade.
Step 2
What is the name for the enclosed courtyard marked X in the photograph?
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The enclosed courtyard marked X in the photograph is known as a bawn or bailey.
Step 3
Name two British rulers who ordered plantations to be carried out in Ireland.
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Queen Mary I
King James I
(Other acceptable answers include Queen Elizabeth I and Oliver Cromwell.)
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