The Impact of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Landscaping
The Impact of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Landscaping
Anglo-Saxons experienced great changes to their daily lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But before concentrating on home-life or having the occasion to contemplate domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire society. Monasteries and castles served separate functions, so while monasteries were massive stone structures assembled in only the most fruitful, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the people focused on learning offensive and defensive techniques. Peaceful pursuits such as gardening were out of place in these desolate citadels. The purest specimen of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent in modern times is Berkeley Castle. The keep is rumored to have been conceived during the time of William the Conqueror. An enormous terrace encompasses the building, serving as an obstruction to assailants attempting to dig under the castle walls. One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an aged yew hedge trimmed into the shape of crude battlements.
A Wall Fountain to Match Your Decor
A Wall Fountain to Match Your Decor
A small patio or a courtyard is a great spot to put your wall fountain when you need peace and quiet. You can have one custom-built to fit your specifications even if you have a minimum amount of space. Whether it is stand alone or fitted, you will need a spout, a water bowl, internal piping, and a pump. There are any variety of models to pick from most notably conventional, contemporary, classic, or Asian. Normally quite big, freestanding wall fountains, also referred to as floor fountains, have their basins on the floor.
It is possible to integrate a wall-mounted water feature onto an already existent wall or built into a new wall. A unified look can be achieved with this type of fountain because it seems to become part of the landscape rather than an added element.
Outdoor Public Fountains Recorded by History
Outdoor Public Fountains Recorded by History Water fountains were initially practical in function, used to bring water from canals or springs to cities and villages, providing the inhabitants with clean water to drink, bathe, and cook with.
In the days before electrical power, the spray of fountains was driven by gravity exclusively, commonly using an aqueduct or water source located far away in the surrounding hills. Inspirational and spectacular, big water fountains have been built as monuments in nearly all civilizations. Rough in design, the 1st water fountains didn't look much like modern-day fountains. Designed for drinking water and ceremonial purposes, the 1st fountains were very simple carved stone basins. The earliest stone basins are believed to be from around 2000 B.C.. The jet of water appearing from small jets was pressured by gravity, the lone power source designers had in those days. These ancient fountains were built to be functional, often situated along reservoirs, creeks and rivers to furnish drinking water. Animals, Gods, and Spiritual figures dominated the very early decorative Roman fountains, starting to show up in about 6 B.C.. The impressive aqueducts of Rome delivered water to the incredible public fountains, many of which you can visit today.