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 45
The site lies on a narrow ridge on open heathland and in order to build the abbey it was necessary to undertake extensive terracing and the construction of massive undercrofts . Convention states that William built Battle Abbey to ...
The site lies on a narrow ridge on open heathland and in order to build the abbey it was necessary to undertake extensive terracing and the construction of massive undercrofts . Convention states that William built Battle Abbey to ...
Page 116
Between 1170 and 1216 over fifteen of their houses were founded in England , few of which have left extensive remains . Bayham ( Sussex ) is an important and picturesque exception . There were a number of other orders , including the ...
Between 1170 and 1216 over fifteen of their houses were founded in England , few of which have left extensive remains . Bayham ( Sussex ) is an important and picturesque exception . There were a number of other orders , including the ...
Page 136
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 founded here originally in the seventh century ...
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 founded here originally in the seventh century ...
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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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