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 51
submitted from force of circumstances , but only when the depredation was complete . It was great folly that they had not done sooner ' , mused the gloomy Anglo - Saxon chronicler . ' But God would not remedy matters because of our sins ...
submitted from force of circumstances , but only when the depredation was complete . It was great folly that they had not done sooner ' , mused the gloomy Anglo - Saxon chronicler . ' But God would not remedy matters because of our sins ...
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The best examples of 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 ) .
The best examples of 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 ) .
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Durham ) This is the great masterpiece of Norman cathedrals , rebuilt from 1093 onwards as the major religious centre for the North , and is probably the most complete Norman cathedral in England . Adjacent to the cathedral is the ...
Durham ) This is the great masterpiece of Norman cathedrals , rebuilt from 1093 onwards as the major religious centre for the North , and is probably the most complete Norman cathedral in England . Adjacent to the cathedral is the ...
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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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