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 57
These decisive moves brought much of the North , temporarily at least , under William's control . He then moved southwards to Lincoln , Huntingdon and Cambridge , where further castles were built and more hostages taken .
These decisive moves brought much of the North , temporarily at least , under William's control . He then moved southwards to Lincoln , Huntingdon and Cambridge , where further castles were built and more hostages taken .
Page 58
William's internal problems were compounded by the arrival of a Danish force which struck first at Dover and Sandwich and then moved north along the coast attacking Ipswich and Norwich until it reached the Humber and , in the process ...
William's internal problems were compounded by the arrival of a Danish force which struck first at Dover and Sandwich and then moved north along the coast attacking Ipswich and Norwich until it reached the Humber and , in the process ...
Page 137
The cathedral was started in 1096 after the bishop's seat moved here from North Elmham via Thetford . The nave , started in 1115-20 , has massive spiral Durham - type carved drum piers , and was completed by 1145.
The cathedral was started in 1096 after the bishop's seat moved here from North Elmham via Thetford . The nave , started in 1115-20 , has massive spiral Durham - type carved drum piers , and was completed by 1145.
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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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