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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Page 59
The monks of Durham fled , carrying with them the body of St Cuthbert and all the portable treasures of their church , seeking refuge in their ancient sanctuary at Lindisfarne . William set about the task of crushing the English Revolt ...
The monks of Durham fled , carrying with them the body of St Cuthbert and all the portable treasures of their church , seeking refuge in their ancient sanctuary at Lindisfarne . William set about the task of crushing the English Revolt ...
Page 72
The Bishop of Durham's superb three - storey castle keep ( built c . 1160 ) overlooking the River Tweed which marks the border between England and Scotland . The Tweed provides the northern and western defences to the town , with a deep ...
The Bishop of Durham's superb three - storey castle keep ( built c . 1160 ) overlooking the River Tweed which marks the border between England and Scotland . The Tweed provides the northern and western defences to the town , with a deep ...
Page 111
95-7 ) , Durham ( Bishop William of St Calais , 1086-1107 ) , Rochester ( Bishop Gundulph , 1077-1108 ) ( 80 ) , Salisbury ( Bishop Osmund , 1078-99 ) , London ( Bishop Maurice , 1086-1107 ) , Lincoln ( Bishop Remigius , 1086-92 ) ...
95-7 ) , Durham ( Bishop William of St Calais , 1086-1107 ) , Rochester ( Bishop Gundulph , 1077-1108 ) ( 80 ) , Salisbury ( Bishop Osmund , 1078-99 ) , London ( Bishop Maurice , 1086-1107 ) , Lincoln ( Bishop Remigius , 1086-92 ) ...
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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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