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 41
There is a contemporary ship list , which details the contributions of the leading Norman magnates ; William's half - brother Robert of Mortain provided 120 ships and his other half - brother Odo of Bayeux 100 , while William Fitz ...
There is a contemporary ship list , which details the contributions of the leading Norman magnates ; William's half - brother Robert of Mortain provided 120 ships and his other half - brother Odo of Bayeux 100 , while William Fitz ...
Page 101
The castle itself is situated in the classic Norman setting , half in the town and half outside , with its eastern side incorporating virtually the entire length of the western Saxon defence , while on the west the castle made use of a ...
The castle itself is situated in the classic Norman setting , half in the town and half outside , with its eastern side incorporating virtually the entire length of the western Saxon defence , while on the west the castle made use of a ...
Page 111
Work on new cathedrals was started by the new prelates within half a century of the Conquest at Canterbury ( Archbishop Lanfranc , 1070-80 ) ( see p . 98 ) , York ( Archbishop Thomas , 1070-1100 ) , Winchester ( Bishop Walkelin ...
Work on new cathedrals was started by the new prelates within half a century of the Conquest at Canterbury ( Archbishop Lanfranc , 1070-80 ) ( see p . 98 ) , York ( Archbishop Thomas , 1070-1100 ) , Winchester ( Bishop Walkelin ...
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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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