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 24
... Roman period , but gradually re - emerged in the form of trading centres or wics in the mid- Saxon era . These nascent towns were largely destroyed by Viking activity or the threat of it , and in response to this King Alfred and his ...
... Roman period , but gradually re - emerged in the form of trading centres or wics in the mid- Saxon era . These nascent towns were largely destroyed by Viking activity or the threat of it , and in response to this King Alfred and his ...
Page 42
... Roman west gate with a wall in front of the guard- chambers and cutting away a curving ditch in front . The arch of the Roman east gate was also repaired and fighting platforms were added to two other towers . A pit containing a wooden ...
... Roman west gate with a wall in front of the guard- chambers and cutting away a curving ditch in front . The arch of the Roman east gate was also repaired and fighting platforms were added to two other towers . A pit containing a wooden ...
Page 48
... Roman defences , and fortified a Roman burial mound to create a castle . Excavations in Dane John gardens ( Norman Donjon ) have identified a 3m ( 10ft ) deep ditch , which was backfilled in the late twelfth century ; the contents of ...
... Roman defences , and fortified a Roman burial mound to create a castle . Excavations in Dane John gardens ( Norman Donjon ) have identified a 3m ( 10ft ) deep ditch , which was backfilled in the late twelfth century ; the contents of ...
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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