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 98
... Norwich Norwich has been called the most Norman of English towns , and here the impact of the Conquest on Saxon town life is very well illustrated . With a population of in excess of five thousand , Norwich was the fourth largest town ...
... Norwich Norwich has been called the most Norman of English towns , and here the impact of the Conquest on Saxon town life is very well illustrated . With a population of in excess of five thousand , Norwich was the fourth largest town ...
Page 99
... Norwich . This great keep was built as a royal palace , and this is reflected in the rich architectural decoration both inside and out . Norwich was by far the most elaborate castle of its time , and it reflected the continuing power ...
... Norwich . This great keep was built as a royal palace , and this is reflected in the rich architectural decoration both inside and out . Norwich was by far the most elaborate castle of its time , and it reflected the continuing power ...
Page 100
... Norwich 11th - 12th centuries 71 Norwich Cathedral , a monumental carved figure of a bishop holding a crozier in his left hand and raising his right in blessing . Carved from Barnack stone ( Northants ) , it has traditionally been ...
... Norwich 11th - 12th centuries 71 Norwich Cathedral , a monumental carved figure of a bishop holding a crozier in his left hand and raising his right in blessing . Carved from Barnack stone ( Northants ) , it has traditionally been ...
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Abbey Ages appear Archbishop architecture army bailey battle Bayeux became began Bishop borough building built Canterbury castle cathedral central centre changes church complete Conquest construction continued Count of Anjou court created crown defences ditch Domesday Book dominant Duke Durham Earl early East Edward eleventh century England English established eventually evidence example excavated extensive Forest fortifications French hall Harold Hastings Henry Holy houses important Italy keep King known land late Saxon later London lords major manor Marches marked medieval military monasteries motte moved Norfolk Norman Normandy North Northumbria Norwich original palace parish parks period political priory probably recorded remained responsible resulted River Robert Roman royal settlement showing stone street style successful surviving Tapestry Tower town twelfth century village walls western Westminster William Winchester York