Book of Norman EnglandB.T. Batsford, 1997 - 144 pages Using 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 29
... major agrarian changes , although during the eleventh century a heavier plough , using more iron components , was imported from France into England . There is still much discussion about when the open- or common - field system , found ...
... major agrarian changes , although during the eleventh century a heavier plough , using more iron components , was imported from France into England . There is still much discussion about when the open- or common - field system , found ...
Page 103
... major monastic churches began in England , and many of these were completed by the first decade of the twelfth century . New cathedral churches went up alongside Saxon cathedrals at places such as Winchester , Exeter , Wells and ...
... major monastic churches began in England , and many of these were completed by the first decade of the twelfth century . New cathedral churches went up alongside Saxon cathedrals at places such as Winchester , Exeter , Wells and ...
Page 136
... major Norman castle of England . There was probably a wooden structure here until 1168 , when Henry II decided to guard the Channel . The huge tower - keep was completed in 1184 , with its inner curtain wall and eleven turrets , the ...
... major Norman castle of England . There was probably a wooden structure here until 1168 , when Henry II decided to guard the Channel . The huge tower - keep was completed in 1184 , with its inner curtain wall and eleven turrets , the ...
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Abbey Ages appear Archbishop architecture army bailey battle Bayeux became began Bishop borough building built Canterbury castle cathedral central centre changes church complete Conquest construction continued Count of Anjou court created crown defences ditch Domesday Book dominant Duke Durham Earl early East Edward eleventh century England English established eventually evidence example excavated extensive Forest fortifications French hall Harold Hastings Henry Holy houses important Italy keep King known land late Saxon later London lords major manor Marches marked medieval military monasteries motte moved Norfolk Norman Normandy North Northumbria Norwich original palace parish parks period political priory probably recorded remained responsible resulted River Robert Roman royal settlement showing stone street style successful surviving Tapestry Tower town twelfth century village walls western Westminster William Winchester York