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 92
... remains of this causeway still stand . Excavations in 1975-7 revealed much of the extent of the ditch , and showed that the ramp consisted of a rubble core faced with sandstone ashlar ( Hough 1978 ) . However , one unresolved problem is ...
... remains of this causeway still stand . Excavations in 1975-7 revealed much of the extent of the ditch , and showed that the ramp consisted of a rubble core faced with sandstone ashlar ( Hough 1978 ) . However , one unresolved problem is ...
Page 179
... remains represent animals eaten . The more common bird remains tend to be goose and fowl , as well as pigeon which were no doubt reared in dovecots close to or within castles . At Okehampton , however , very little pigeon was found ...
... remains represent animals eaten . The more common bird remains tend to be goose and fowl , as well as pigeon which were no doubt reared in dovecots close to or within castles . At Okehampton , however , very little pigeon was found ...
Page 180
... remains providing one of the best environmental deposits from a northern site ( Austin 1980 : 86-96 ) . Plant remains included grain , which may have been intended for a pottage , and peas and sloes . Both freshwater and marine fish ...
... remains providing one of the best environmental deposits from a northern site ( Austin 1980 : 86-96 ) . Plant remains included grain , which may have been intended for a pottage , and peas and sloes . Both freshwater and marine fish ...
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