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 130
... parks Although in theory only the crown could control forests , there were large areas which were operated by private individuals on the basis of Royal Forest . The forest was the supreme status symbol for aristocratic families , such ...
... parks Although in theory only the crown could control forests , there were large areas which were operated by private individuals on the basis of Royal Forest . The forest was the supreme status symbol for aristocratic families , such ...
Page 131
... park . Interest in hunting , however , was not restricted to deer in Norman England . The rabbit , a Norman introduction , was encouraged , and rabbit warrens were often deliberately created within deer parks . The pillow mounds found ...
... park . Interest in hunting , however , was not restricted to deer in Norman England . The rabbit , a Norman introduction , was encouraged , and rabbit warrens were often deliberately created within deer parks . The pillow mounds found ...
Page 132
... park was more than 5km ( 3 miles ) in diameter . Many deer parks with their great banks and ditches are still deeply embedded in the landscape and have influenced road patterns , field shapes and place- names . They vary in size from ...
... park was more than 5km ( 3 miles ) in diameter . Many deer parks with their great banks and ditches are still deeply embedded in the landscape and have influenced road patterns , field shapes and place- names . They vary in size from ...
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