Anglo-Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest

Anglo-Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest The Anglo-Saxon way of life was considerably changed by the arrival of the Normans in the later eleventh century. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. However the Normans had to pacify the whole territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Most often built upon windy summits, castles were fundamental constructs that enabled their occupants to devote time and space to offensive and defensive schemes, while monasteries were rambling stone buildings frequently installed in only the most fecund, extensive valleys. Anglo-Saxon Landscapes Norman Conquest 60698135501867555.jpg

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Gardening, a placid occupation, was impracticable in these unproductive fortifications. Berkeley Castle is perhaps the most unchanged model in existence at present of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture. The keep is said to date from William the Conqueror's time period. A big terrace intended for walking and as a means to stop enemies from mining below the walls runs about the building. On 1 of these terraces sits a charming bowling green: it is coated in grass and flanked by an old yew hedge that is formed into the shape of rough ramparts.

Taking Care Of Outdoor Water fountains

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Setting up an outdoor wall fountain requires that you bear in mind the dimensions of the space where you are going to install it. It is essential that the wall where you are going to place it is sturdy enough to support its load. Therefore for smaller areas or walls, a lightweight fountain is going to be more appropriate. In order to operate the fountain, an electrical plug will need to be close by. There are many different styles of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step instructions.

Generally, when you purchase an outdoor wall fountain, it will come in an easy-to-use kit that will include all the needed information to install it correctly. The kit contains a submersible pump, hoses as well as the basin, or reservoir. If the size is appropriate, the basin can be concealed among your garden plants. Since outdoor wall fountains require little care, the only thing left to do is clean it consistently.

Replenishing and purifying the water on a routine basis is very important. It is important to quickly get rid of debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Furthermore, outdoor fountains should always be shielded from freezing temperatures during the winter months. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter months, move your pump indoors. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with proper servicing and cleaning.

The History of Outdoor Fountains

The History of Outdoor Fountains Himself a highly educated man, Pope Nicholas V led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of age-old texts from their original Greek into Latin. He undertook the embellishment of Rome to turn it into the worthy capital of the Christian world. Restoration of the Acqua Vergine, a ruined Roman aqueduct which had transported clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the behest of the Pope. A mostra, a monumental dedicatory fountain constructed by ancient Romans to mark the point of arrival of an aqueduct, was a practice which was restored by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti undertook the construction of a wall fountain in the place where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains found in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona were eventually supplied with water from the altered aqueduct he had reconstructed.

Bernini’s Early Italian Water Fountains

Bernini’s Early Italian Water Fountains The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain built at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest fountain. To this day, this spot is flooded with Roman locals and tourists alike who enjoy conversation and each other's company. Bernini would undoubtedly have been happy to know that people still flock to what has become one the city's most fashionable areas, that around his amazing fountain. In around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII helped Bernini start off his career with the construction of his very first fountain. Depicted in the fountain's design is a great ship slowly sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. The great 16th century flooding of the Tevere, which left the entire region inundated with water, was memorialized by the fountain according to writings from the time. In what became his only extended absence from Italy, Bernini {journeyed | traveled] to France in 1665.