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 14
... palisade , therefore , had a row of tall outer posts , with an inner series of short timbers linked to the palisade itself by cross - braces , presumably supporting a timber fighting platform or wall - walk . The small size of the ...
... palisade , therefore , had a row of tall outer posts , with an inner series of short timbers linked to the palisade itself by cross - braces , presumably supporting a timber fighting platform or wall - walk . The small size of the ...
Page 20
... palisade dating to some time after the mid eighth century , was enlarged to form a castle motte in the late twelfth century . A limited excavation discovered evidence for a timber tower , only 4m square , another example of the ...
... palisade dating to some time after the mid eighth century , was enlarged to form a castle motte in the late twelfth century . A limited excavation discovered evidence for a timber tower , only 4m square , another example of the ...
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... palisade . On the south - east side a structure , almost 6m square , had been totally robbed out to such an extent ... palisade enclosing a rectangular area with an earth platform or mound at the corners which became incorporated into ...
... palisade . On the south - east side a structure , almost 6m square , had been totally robbed out to such an extent ... palisade enclosing a rectangular area with an earth platform or mound at the corners which became incorporated into ...
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