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 185
... town walls was levelled almost down to the plinth ; the remains of the defences were then used as foundations for new houses ( Carver 1977-8 ) . Excavations other than those at Leicester have also proved invaluable to the understanding ...
... town walls was levelled almost down to the plinth ; the remains of the defences were then used as foundations for new houses ( Carver 1977-8 ) . Excavations other than those at Leicester have also proved invaluable to the understanding ...
Page 231
... town defences , 186 , 204 Newcastle - upon - Tyne ( Northumb . ) , castle , 34 , 72 , 92 , 161 , 163 ; town defences , 184 , 187 , 204 Northampton ( Northants . ) , defences , 198 town town Northolt ( Middx . ) , moated site , 139 ...
... town defences , 186 , 204 Newcastle - upon - Tyne ( Northumb . ) , castle , 34 , 72 , 92 , 161 , 163 ; town defences , 184 , 187 , 204 Northampton ( Northants . ) , defences , 198 town town Northolt ( Middx . ) , moated site , 139 ...
Page 232
... town defences , 184–91 . See also curtain walls , palisades , ringworks raths , 5 Ravenscraig ( Fife ) , castle , 203 Rayleigh ( Essex ) , castle , 11 , 12 , 178 Redvers , Richard de , 31 rendering , see wall - plaster Restormel ( Corn ...
... town defences , 184–91 . See also curtain walls , palisades , ringworks raths , 5 Ravenscraig ( Fife ) , castle , 203 Rayleigh ( Essex ) , castle , 11 , 12 , 178 Redvers , Richard de , 31 rendering , see wall - plaster Restormel ( Corn ...
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