English Medieval CastlesBatsford, 1954 - 208 pages |
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Page 28
... John of Terouenne by John de Colmieu , written about 1130 . " Bishop John " , we are informed , " used to stay frequently at Mer- chem when he was going round his diocese . Near the churchyard was an exceedingly high fortification ...
... John of Terouenne by John de Colmieu , written about 1130 . " Bishop John " , we are informed , " used to stay frequently at Mer- chem when he was going round his diocese . Near the churchyard was an exceedingly high fortification ...
Page 134
... John Hornne and John Corbell , master bricklayers , and John Doyle , master carpenter , each of them paid 8d . a day in distinction to the 6d . of the ordinary craftsmen and the 4d . of the common labourers . The principal master mason ...
... John Hornne and John Corbell , master bricklayers , and John Doyle , master carpenter , each of them paid 8d . a day in distinction to the 6d . of the ordinary craftsmen and the 4d . of the common labourers . The principal master mason ...
Page 136
... John Hope . To obtain the necessary labour , the royal power of impressment was brought to bear , and the prero- gative of purveyance exercised to bring together the materials . Letters patent dated 26th April , 1350 , for example ...
... John Hope . To obtain the necessary labour , the royal power of impressment was brought to bear , and the prero- gative of purveyance exercised to bring together the materials . Letters patent dated 26th April , 1350 , for example ...
Contents
Two Early Norman Castles | 23 |
THREE Early Stone Castles | 35 |
FOUR The Perfected Castle | 60 |
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