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 51
... complete the conquest and establish firm foundations for his rule it was essential to keep a substantial part of his army on a war footing . Immediately after his coronation William began to build a castle in order to control the ...
... complete the conquest and establish firm foundations for his rule it was essential to keep a substantial part of his army on a war footing . Immediately after his coronation William began to build a castle in order to control the ...
Page 120
... complete local Norman churches are to be found isolated in remote spots such as the chapel of the Holy Trinity at Old Bewick ( Northd . ) , Rock ( Herefs . ) and Heath Chapel ( Salop ) . 7 In Norman England the majority of people lived ...
... complete local Norman churches are to be found isolated in remote spots such as the chapel of the Holy Trinity at Old Bewick ( Northd . ) , Rock ( Herefs . ) and Heath Chapel ( Salop ) . 7 In Norman England the majority of people lived ...
Page 136
... complete Cistercian monastery to have survived . It was founded in 1132 ; much of it was built during the twelfth century , and it incorporates extensive Norman architectural remains , complete with cloister . A Benedictine nunnery was ...
... complete Cistercian monastery to have survived . It was founded in 1132 ; much of it was built during the twelfth century , and it incorporates extensive Norman architectural remains , complete with cloister . A Benedictine nunnery was ...
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