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 15
... river estuaries were able to penetrate the disintegrating empire . Although the Vikings established short - lived areas of political control around the mouths of the Rivers Rhine and Loire , it was only in Normandy that they were able ...
... river estuaries were able to penetrate the disintegrating empire . Although the Vikings established short - lived areas of political control around the mouths of the Rivers Rhine and Loire , it was only in Normandy that they were able ...
Page 87
... River Coquet , close to its estuary . The present church of St Laurence was rebuilt at about the same time at the northern end of the town , and much of its Norman work survives today . The 100m ( 330ft ) between castle and church is ...
... River Coquet , close to its estuary . The present church of St Laurence was rebuilt at about the same time at the northern end of the town , and much of its Norman work survives today . The 100m ( 330ft ) between castle and church is ...
Page 101
... River Thames . The castle was thus able to control the town but , at the same time , its garrison had ready access to open countryside in the event of the defences being overrun . The river level was controlled by the castle mill , and ...
... River Thames . The castle was thus able to control the town but , at the same time , its garrison had ready access to open countryside in the event of the defences being overrun . The river level was controlled by the castle mill , and ...
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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