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 42
... original walls , still standing to a height of up to 6m ( 20ft ) in places , were strengthened by a series of round towers . On landing , William reinforced the existing fortifications by narrowing the former Roman west gate with a wall ...
... original walls , still standing to a height of up to 6m ( 20ft ) in places , were strengthened by a series of round towers . On landing , William reinforced the existing fortifications by narrowing the former Roman west gate with a wall ...
Page 135
... original Norman monastery survives , although the outline of the church is described on the ground , and part of the medieval abbey has been converted into a school . The site of the battle lies to the south of the abbey and remains as ...
... original Norman monastery survives , although the outline of the church is described on the ground , and part of the medieval abbey has been converted into a school . The site of the battle lies to the south of the abbey and remains as ...
Page 137
... original bailey a chapel with a circular nave was built in the mid - twelfth century ; it survives as only one of four such circular churches in England . Melbourne ( Derby . ) The three - tower church of St Michael and Mary is ...
... original bailey a chapel with a circular nave was built in the mid - twelfth century ; it survives as only one of four such circular churches in England . Melbourne ( Derby . ) The three - tower church of St Michael and Mary is ...
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