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 18
Along with the newly reformed Church came a new architectural style , derived from Italy , Burgundy and Germany , and by the 1050s new abbey churches were under construction at Mont - St - Michel , Rouen , Jumièges and Caen ...
Along with the newly reformed Church came a new architectural style , derived from Italy , Burgundy and Germany , and by the 1050s new abbey churches were under construction at Mont - St - Michel , Rouen , Jumièges and Caen ...
Page 45
It is more likely that the construction of the abbey was part of an arrangement made between the pope and King William in about 1070 , when William was recognized by papal legates , but simultaneously suffered heavy penalties for the ...
It is more likely that the construction of the abbey was part of an arrangement made between the pope and King William in about 1070 , when William was recognized by papal legates , but simultaneously suffered heavy penalties for the ...
Page 122
... on peasant crofts which had been destroyed for its construction . The building of the church in this position led to the evolution of a new street plan in the village , aligned on the axis of the church itself .
... on peasant crofts which had been destroyed for its construction . The building of the church in this position led to the evolution of a new street plan in the village , aligned on the axis of the church itself .
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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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