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 101
... twelfth century there were some twenty - one churches in the town , and a large number of stone - built houses . There is also archaeological evidence for the opening up of new streets in the twelfth century and the development of extra ...
... twelfth century there were some twenty - one churches in the town , and a large number of stone - built houses . There is also archaeological evidence for the opening up of new streets in the twelfth century and the development of extra ...
Page 116
... twelfth - century granges ( mainly Cistercian ) were built on land that had been completely or largely waste in 1086. Although the Cistercians were at first a simple and solitary order , their buildings were often on a large scale ...
... twelfth - century granges ( mainly Cistercian ) were built on land that had been completely or largely waste in 1086. Although the Cistercians were at first a simple and solitary order , their buildings were often on a large scale ...
Page 127
... twelfth century . The range of pottery forms also becomes greater and there is evidence of imported wares being brought into eastern England . In many western parts of England locally fired pottery makes a reappearance at this stage ...
... twelfth century . The range of pottery forms also becomes greater and there is evidence of imported wares being brought into eastern England . In many western parts of England locally fired pottery makes a reappearance at this stage ...
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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