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View of stable and tennis court from the North
C 65208
Description View of stable and tennis court from the North
Date 1996
Catalogue Number C 65208
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 397045
Scope and Content Tennis court, Falkland Palace, Fife Falkland Palace was remodelled in 1537-41 for King James V (died 1542). The south range dates from his reign, as do the exteriors of the earlier buildings. The east and north ranges were probably both built for King James IV (1488-1513). King James V had this 'caichpule' court built in 1540-1, perhaps inspired by the one belonging to King Henry VIII at Hampton Court in England. The game was very different from modern tennis, with extra points for hitting the ball through the square holes. In each of his two marriage contracts with French princesses, King James V promised Falkland Palace as the queen's residence should he die first. His remodelling of the palace was probably intended to impress his future wife and her family. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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