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 42
The Roman fort enclosed an area of about 3ha ( 10 acres ) and the 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 ...
The Roman fort enclosed an area of about 3ha ( 10 acres ) and the 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 ...
Page 135
Only a little of the 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 ...
Only a little of the 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 ...
Page 137
Within the 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 ...
Within the 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 ...
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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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