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 31
... recorded . The mounds of debris thrown up as a result of saltworking can be found along the coastline of eastern England and constitute the ' Fittes ' of Lincolnshire and the ' Red Hills ' of Exeter . In Lincolnshire such mounds can ...
... recorded . The mounds of debris thrown up as a result of saltworking can be found along the coastline of eastern England and constitute the ' Fittes ' of Lincolnshire and the ' Red Hills ' of Exeter . In Lincolnshire such mounds can ...
Page 70
... recorded castles in England and undoubtedly there were many more which do not appear in the documents . The distribution of these castles partly reflects the first phases of the Conquest and the response to uprisings against Norman ...
... recorded castles in England and undoubtedly there were many more which do not appear in the documents . The distribution of these castles partly reflects the first phases of the Conquest and the response to uprisings against Norman ...
Page 121
... recording those items that could be taxed for the crown , and there are large gaps in its coverage of many features , such ... recorded as having ecclesia nova , domus optima et vinea bona ( a new church , an excellent house and a good ...
... recording those items that could be taxed for the crown , and there are large gaps in its coverage of many features , such ... recorded as having ecclesia nova , domus optima et vinea bona ( a new church , an excellent house and a good ...
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