Medieval FortificationsLeicester University Press, 1990 - 233 pages The author considers the period from the introduction of the castle by the Normans to the accession of the Tudors and adopts a broadly thematic approach. The book provides a synthesis of what has been learnt about the development, form and function of British castles through excavations since 1945. |
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Page 43
... known ( Wilson and Moorhouse 1971 : 148 ) , so at present there can be no direct comparison between the two sites . Another Norman keep , like Farnham with its own internal well , was excavated at Tote Copse , Aldingbourne , in Sussex ...
... known ( Wilson and Moorhouse 1971 : 148 ) , so at present there can be no direct comparison between the two sites . Another Norman keep , like Farnham with its own internal well , was excavated at Tote Copse , Aldingbourne , in Sussex ...
Page 101
... known with what material the roof of this hall and the numerous other timber buildings at Hen Domen were covered , there being no evidence for tiles or shingles . The logical conclusion from this is that they were thatched . An internal ...
... known with what material the roof of this hall and the numerous other timber buildings at Hen Domen were covered , there being no evidence for tiles or shingles . The logical conclusion from this is that they were thatched . An internal ...
Page 144
... known as Weoley Castle , it was really at fortified manor house rather than a castle ; nevertheless , its inclusion in King ( 1983 ) means that it merits a mention here . There was a fortified site at Weoley , largely of earth - and ...
... known as Weoley Castle , it was really at fortified manor house rather than a castle ; nevertheless , its inclusion in King ( 1983 ) means that it merits a mention here . There was a fortified site at Weoley , largely of earth - and ...
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