Defensible Houses of the Gentry

Synopsis: The layout and style of domestic buildings are evidence of the changing patterns of security and prosperity in different countries and regions. This programme examines how ancient houses in Northunberland and Dumfriesshire were adapted or abandoned to meet new standards of comfort in the 17th century, made possible by the coming of peace to the Borders region. But defensive features on houses were associated with social status and fashion as much as with real or perceived threats, as is evidenced by building in County Galway and Brittany.
Series: Princes and Peoples: France and the British Isles 1620-1714, Course A220
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1994
Availability: Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Architecture; History
Keywords: buildings; domestic architecture; England; France; history of Europe; history of the 17th century; houses; Scotland

Producer

Nick Levinson

Cast

Bill Purdue

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