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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1 Family tree showing Norman lineage would ensure his success as king . Consequently the second phase of Norman occupation was characterized by military suppression and plunder , during which Norman magnates and their principal tenants ...
1 Family tree showing Norman lineage would ensure his success as king . Consequently the second phase of Norman occupation was characterized by military suppression and plunder , during which Norman magnates and their principal tenants ...
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3 An extract from the folios of Domesday Book ( 1086 ) showing the Oxfordshire land held from King William by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishops of Winchester , Salisbury , Exeter and Lincoln . ( Public Records Office ) first ...
3 An extract from the folios of Domesday Book ( 1086 ) showing the Oxfordshire land held from King William by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishops of Winchester , Salisbury , Exeter and Lincoln . ( Public Records Office ) first ...
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Tutbury ( Staffs . ) and Eye ( Suffolk ) , which have semi- circular street plans , dictated by the shape of the respective castle defences . Huntingdon and 57 Aerial view of Kilpeck ( Herefs . ) showing. 86 TOWN LIFE IN NORMAN ENGLAND.
Tutbury ( Staffs . ) and Eye ( Suffolk ) , which have semi- circular street plans , dictated by the shape of the respective castle defences . Huntingdon and 57 Aerial view of Kilpeck ( Herefs . ) showing. 86 TOWN LIFE IN NORMAN ENGLAND.
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Abbey Ages appear Archbishop architecture army bailey battle Bayeux became began Bishop borough building built Canterbury castle cathedral central centre changes church complete Conquest construction continued Count of Anjou court created crown defences ditch Domesday Book dominant Duke Durham Earl early East Edward eleventh century England English established eventually evidence example excavated extensive Forest fortifications French hall Harold Hastings Henry Holy houses important Italy keep King known land late Saxon later London lords major manor Marches marked medieval military monasteries motte moved Norfolk Norman Normandy North Northumbria Norwich original palace parish parks period political priory probably recorded remained responsible resulted River Robert Roman royal settlement showing stone street style successful surviving Tapestry Tower town twelfth century village walls western Westminster William Winchester York
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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