Book of Norman EnglandB.T. Batsford, 1997 - 144 pages Using 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 82
... monuments in England ( colour plate 6 ) . The raised circular mound , which formed the inner bailey of the Norman castle , sits in the centre of a huge rampart surrounded by a deep and wide ditch . The exceptional siting of the castle ...
... monuments in England ( colour plate 6 ) . The raised circular mound , which formed the inner bailey of the Norman castle , sits in the centre of a huge rampart surrounded by a deep and wide ditch . The exceptional siting of the castle ...
Page 86
... Monuments Record ) 59168 172 town of New Windsor was grafted on to the newly built castle . Other examples of towns where the castle has had a strong influence on the town plan include Richmond ( Yorks . ) , Launceston ( Corn ...
... Monuments Record ) 59168 172 town of New Windsor was grafted on to the newly built castle . Other examples of towns where the castle has had a strong influence on the town plan include Richmond ( Yorks . ) , Launceston ( Corn ...
Page 115
... Monuments Record ) were set out in the Carta Caritatis , the first version of which was composed by Stephen Harding before 1118. The earliest Cistercian plantations were at Waverley ( Surrey ) , 1128 , and Rievaulx ( Yorks . ) , 1132 ...
... Monuments Record ) were set out in the Carta Caritatis , the first version of which was composed by Stephen Harding before 1118. The earliest Cistercian plantations were at Waverley ( Surrey ) , 1128 , and Rievaulx ( Yorks . ) , 1132 ...
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