Building Accounts for Pontefract Castle, Michaelmas 1406–Michaelmas 1407. (September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rogers, Alan
• Is Part Of: Journal of the British Archaeological Association. Volume 166(2013)
• Page Start: 140
• Page End: 156
• Publication Date: 2013-09
• Subjects: Archaeology -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Architecture -- History -- Periodicals; Great Britain -- Antiquities -- Periodicals; 720.9410902
• DOI: 10.1179/0068128813Z.00000000019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0068-1828

Abstract

Abstract : This paper provides an edition of a stray duchy of Lancaster building account currently located in the archives of the Spalding Gentleman's Society and relating to building works at Pontefract castle. The roll contains what are referred to as 'the parcells' of account for the year 1406–07. Few such accounts survive for this period. Pontefract was an important centre under Henry IV, having housed the deposed Richard II until his death. The work being done at the castle was part of the rebuilding of the quarters of Robert Waterton, constable of Pontefract. Robert de Gamelston of Nottinghamshire is known from other sources as a quarryman and master mason, but this account extends the period for which he is known to have been active. Details of the quarries and of the work and wages of the masons, carpenters and smiths are provided.