The Great Hall

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in Castles: Form and Function.

Definition

The architectural centrepiece of John of Gaunt's work, featuring high-status Perpendicular architecture and expensive glass windows.

Exam Context

The Great Hall appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for Study of the Historic Environment, especially Castles: Form and Function and Functions of the Castle.

Study of the Historic Environment Castles: Form and Function Functions of the Castle

Found in Revision Notes

Study of the Historic Environment

Conquest and the Symbolism of Power

Castles: Form and Function • Functions of the Castle

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