Anglo-Saxon Grounds at the Time of the Norman Conquest
Anglo-Saxon Grounds at the Time of the Norman Conquest Anglo-Saxons experienced incredible modifications to their day-to-day lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans. Engineering and gardening were skills that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But the Normans had to pacify the entire territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Castles were more basic designs and often constructed on blustery hills, where their people spent both time and space to exercising offense and defense, while monasteries were major stone buildings, mostly situated in the widest, most fruitful hollows.
Gardening, a quiet occupation, was impracticable in these fruitless fortifications. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is represented in Berkeley Castle, which is conceivably the most unscathed illustration we have. It is said that the keep was created during William the Conqueror's time. An enormous terrace encompasses the building, serving as an impediment to assailants wanting to dig under the castle walls. On one of these parapets is a scenic bowling green covered in grass and bordered by an aged hedge of yew that has been shaped into coarse battlements.
The Many Reasons to Add a Fountain
The Many Reasons to Add a Fountain The area outside your home can be enhanced by adding a wall or a garden fountain to your landscaping or garden project. A myriad of current designers and fountain artisans have found inspiration in the fountains and water features of the past.
As such, the effect of adding one of these to your home decor connects it to past times. Among the many attributes of these beautiful garden water features is the water and moisture they discharge into the air which attracts birds and other wild life as well as helps to balance the ecosystem. Flying, irritating insects, for instance, are frightened off by the birds congregating near the fountain or birdbath. Spouting or cascading fountains are not the best option for a small yard since they need a great deal of space. You can choose to install a stand-alone fountain with a flat back and an attached basin propped against a fence or wall in your backyard, or a wall-mounted type which is self-contained and suspended from a wall. A water feature can be added to an existing wall if you include some sort of fountain mask as well as a basin to collect the water below. The plumbing and masonry work necessary for this type of work requires training, so it is best to hire a skilled person rather than go at it yourself.