Rowley, Trevor

Landscapes of the Norman Conquest

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ISBN 13:
9781526724281
author:
Rowley, Trevor
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Archaeology
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
24.1 x 16.3 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, Medieval,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£20.20

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The Norman Conquest has left an enduring legacy in England's landscape. Between 1066 and 1086, the largest transfer of property occurred, transforming English identity, sovereignty, kingship, and culture. This period also saw significant changes to the country's towns and countryside. The Normans built castles, abbeys, churches, and cathedrals in a new Romanesque style, which can still be seen today. These structures were often used to intimidate and demonstrate Norman dominance over towns and villages. The devastation following the Conquest, including the 'Harrying of the North', had a lasting impact on the country's landscape. The imposition of Forest Laws and the establishment of a military landscape in areas like the Welsh Marches also shaped the countryside. This book explores how the Normans' actions affected England's towns and villages, and their legacy can still be seen almost 1,000 years later.

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