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 65
Duke and castle In Normandy the dukes and some lords had built private fortifications from the tenth century onwards . ... later tenth century , when some communal fortifications were equipped with a strong point for the local lord .
Duke and castle In Normandy the dukes and some lords had built private fortifications from the tenth century onwards . ... later tenth century , when some communal fortifications were equipped with a strong point for the local lord .
Page 117
Lesser priories Where lesser lords were unable to afford to found an abbey , they often set up modestly sized priories near to their castle or manor house , and persuaded monks to occupy them . For example , Mannasses Arsic , lord of ...
Lesser priories Where lesser lords were unable to afford to found an abbey , they often set up modestly sized priories near to their castle or manor house , and persuaded monks to occupy them . For example , Mannasses Arsic , lord of ...
Page 121
In its basic form the manor consisted of a village , the manor house , lord's house , demesne land ( the lord's home farm ) , the arable , pasture and meadow of the tenants of various status , commonland , woodland and waste 121.
In its basic form the manor consisted of a village , the manor house , lord's house , demesne land ( the lord's home farm ) , the arable , pasture and meadow of the tenants of various status , commonland , woodland and waste 121.
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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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