Book of Norman EnglandUsing archaeological, topographical and architectural evidence, this book covers the entire story of Norman England in an accessible way. It describes the impact of the Norman Conquest on England and looks at the castles, monasteries and churches and their effect on the landscape. |
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78 51 Château Gaillard , Normandy 79 ( b ) plan of Edward's church in relation to the modern abbey 52 Conisbrough Castle ( Yorks . ) 79 76 ( a ) Wenlock Priory , blind arcading 53 Orford Castle ( Suffolk ) 80 ( b ) Blind arcading at ...
78 51 Château Gaillard , Normandy 79 ( b ) plan of Edward's church in relation to the modern abbey 52 Conisbrough Castle ( Yorks . ) 79 76 ( a ) Wenlock Priory , blind arcading 53 Orford Castle ( Suffolk ) 80 ( b ) Blind arcading at ...
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Within a few years Battle Abbey was built on the site of the victory , according to tradition with the high altar located on the spot where Harold had died ; it was in fact an extremely inconvenient location for such a foundation ( 23 ) ...
Within a few years Battle Abbey was built on the site of the victory , according to tradition with the high altar located on the spot where Harold had died ; it was in fact an extremely inconvenient location for such a foundation ( 23 ) ...
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Battle Abbey The abbey was founded on the site of the battle of Hastings soon after 1066. Only a little of the original Norman monastery survives , although the outline of the church is described on the ground , and part of the medieval ...
Battle Abbey The abbey was founded on the site of the battle of Hastings soon after 1066. Only a little of the original Norman monastery survives , although the outline of the church is described on the ground , and part of the medieval ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Book of Norman England English Heritage |
| Author | Trevor Rowley |
| Contributor | English Heritage |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | B.T. Batsford, 1997 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2008 |
| ISBN | 0713480661, 9780713480665 |
| Length | 144 pages |
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