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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200 metres Church Green Bailey N 37 Plan of Richard's Castle ( Herefs . ) . The castle on the western side of the plan may have been built by a Norman supporter of Edward the Confessor before the Conquest .
200 metres Church Green Bailey N 37 Plan of Richard's Castle ( Herefs . ) . The castle on the western side of the plan may have been built by a Norman supporter of Edward the Confessor before the Conquest .
Page 70
The speed of castle building in the immediate post - Conquest period was daunting ; by 1086 there were at least fifty recorded castles in England and undoubtedly there were many more which do not appear in the documents .
The speed of castle building in the immediate post - Conquest period was daunting ; by 1086 there were at least fifty recorded castles in England and undoubtedly there were many more which do not appear in the documents .
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Berkhamsted Castle ( Herts . ) The site where the English eventually surrendered to William is marked by a motte and bailey castle , probably erected by William's half - brother , Robert of Mortain . Today the castle is surrounded by ...
Berkhamsted Castle ( Herts . ) The site where the English eventually surrendered to William is marked by a motte and bailey castle , probably erected by William's half - brother , Robert of Mortain . Today the castle is surrounded by ...
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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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