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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88 80 Doorway of Rochester Cathedral , Kent 59 Totnes ( Devon ) 89 81 ( a ) Interior of Durham Cathedral 60 Plan of Norman Nottingham 90 ( b ) Incised pillar at Castle Acre Priory 61 Jews in Norwich 91 82 Furness Abbey ( Lancs . ) ...
88 80 Doorway of Rochester Cathedral , Kent 59 Totnes ( Devon ) 89 81 ( a ) Interior of Durham Cathedral 60 Plan of Norman Nottingham 90 ( b ) Incised pillar at Castle Acre Priory 61 Jews in Norwich 91 82 Furness Abbey ( Lancs . ) ...
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In 1079 , on the other hand , the Saxon cathedral , the old 67 Plan of the Norman cathedral at Winchester . ... Earlier cathedrals at Winchester had provided the burial place for many Saxon kings , but William Rufus ( died 1100 ) was ...
In 1079 , on the other hand , the Saxon cathedral , the old 67 Plan of the Norman cathedral at Winchester . ... Earlier cathedrals at Winchester had provided the burial place for many Saxon kings , but William Rufus ( died 1100 ) was ...
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Work on new cathedrals was started by the new prelates within half a century of the Conquest at Canterbury ... At St Albans ( which became a cathedral in 1540 ) , shrine of the first British martyr , work on the Norman church started in ...
Work on new cathedrals was started by the new prelates within half a century of the Conquest at Canterbury ... At St Albans ( which became a cathedral in 1540 ) , shrine of the first British martyr , work on the Norman church started in ...
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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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