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 53
28 Aerial view of the Tower of London , with the White Tower at the centre of a series of outer defensive circuits . The Tower was William's great citadel and palace in the capital . As originally built ( c .
28 Aerial view of the Tower of London , with the White Tower at the centre of a series of outer defensive circuits . The Tower was William's great citadel and palace in the capital . As originally built ( c .
Page 72
It is not entirely clear where the stone keep originated , but it may have evolved from Byzantine and Middle Eastern defensive towers . The earliest reference to a stone castle in France is to Doué - la - Fontaine , built by the Count ...
It is not entirely clear where the stone keep originated , but it may have evolved from Byzantine and Middle Eastern defensive towers . The earliest reference to a stone castle in France is to Doué - la - Fontaine , built by the Count ...
Page 95
He planned at least six towers , one over the central crossing , one at each corner of the transepts and either a tower at the ... In 1107 , just nine years after the cathedral had been completed , the central tower collapsed and much ...
He planned at least six towers , one over the central crossing , one at each corner of the transepts and either a tower at the ... In 1107 , just nine years after the cathedral had been completed , the central tower collapsed and much ...
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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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