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 15
Although the Vikings established short - lived areas of political control around the mouths of the Rivers Rhine and ... River Seine provided ready access to central France , and in the ninth century the Vikings raided as far east as ...
Although the Vikings established short - lived areas of political control around the mouths of the Rivers Rhine and ... River Seine provided ready access to central France , and in the ninth century the Vikings raided as far east as ...
Page 87
The river forms a natural defence around the settlement ( 58 ) . ... the bailey is etched in the street pattern , with the remainder of the old town lying within an extended outer bailey overlooking the bridge across the river ( 59 ) .
The river forms a natural defence around the settlement ( 58 ) . ... the bailey is etched in the street pattern , with the remainder of the old town lying within an extended outer bailey overlooking the bridge across the river ( 59 ) .
Page 101
The river level was controlled by the castle mill , and the river provided water for the moat which surrounded the castle ( 73 ) . In the longer term the consequences of the Conquest were beneficial and helped Oxford maintain its ...
The river level was controlled by the castle mill , and the river provided water for the moat which surrounded the castle ( 73 ) . In the longer term the consequences of the Conquest were beneficial and helped Oxford maintain its ...
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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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