The Outcome of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Landscaping

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The Outcome of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Landscaping The Anglo-Saxon way of life was considerably changed by the introduction of the Normans in the later eleventh century. Architecture and horticulture were attributes that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But before centering on home-life or having the occasion to consider domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire population. Most often constructed upon windy summits, castles were basic constructs that permitted their inhabitants to devote time and space to offensive and defensive programs, while monasteries were rambling stone buildings commonly placed in only the most fecund, broad valleys. The barren fortresses did not provide for the peaceful avocation of farming. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is represented in Berkeley Castle, which is conceivably the most unscathed example we have. It is said that the keep was introduced during William the Conqueror's time. As a strategy of deterring attackers from tunneling beneath the walls, an immense terrace encircles the building. On 1 of these terraces lies a stylish bowling green: it's coated in grass and flanked by an old yew hedge that is formed into the shape of rough ramparts.

The Earliest Garden Water Features

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The Earliest Garden Water Features Water fountains were originally practical in purpose, used to bring water from rivers or springs to towns and hamlets, supplying the inhabitants with fresh water to drink, bathe, and cook with. In the days before electricity, the spray of fountains was powered by gravity exclusively, often using an aqueduct or water supply located far away in the surrounding mountains. Fountains throughout history have been created as memorials, impressing hometown citizens and travelers alike. When you enjoy a fountain today, that is certainly not what the very first water fountains looked like. Uncomplicated stone basins sculpted from local rock were the original fountains, used for spiritual functions and drinking water. The first stone basins are thought to be from around 2000 BC. The first fountains used in ancient civilizations relied on gravity to manipulate the circulation of water through the fountain. Drinking water was delivered by public fountains, long before fountains became ornate public monuments, as beautiful as they are functional. The Romans began building ornate fountains in 6 BC, most of which were bronze or stone masks of animals and mythological representations. Water for the communal fountains of Rome arrived to the city via a complicated system of water aqueducts.