Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest
Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest The introduction of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century substantially altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living.
Architecture and horticulture 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 whole territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Because of this, castles were cruder constructions than monasteries: Monasteries were usually important stone buildings set in the biggest and most fecund valleys, while castles were built on windy crests where their citizens dedicated time and space to tasks for offense and defense. Peaceful pursuits such as gardening were out of place in these destitute citadels. Berkeley Castle, maybe the most uncorrupted model of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists in the present day. It is said that the keep was created during William the Conqueror's time. An enormous terrace encompasses the building, serving as an obstacle to assailants wanting to excavate under the castle walls. A picturesque bowling green, covered in grass and bordered by battlements cut out of an ancient yew hedge, creates one of the terraces.
Where did Landscape Fountains Begin?
Where did Landscape Fountains Begin? The amazing or ornamental effect of a fountain is just one of the purposes it fulfills, in addition to providing drinking water and adding a decorative touch to your property.Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains functioned using gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a source of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains often depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. Throughout the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners included fountains to create mini variations of the gardens of paradise. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.
Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely ornamental. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the power of gravity with mechanical pumps.
Nowadays, fountains adorn public areas and are used to honor individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.
The First Public Garden Fountains
The First Public Garden Fountains As initially conceived, fountains were designed to be practical, directing water from creeks or aqueducts to the citizens of cities and villages, where the water could be utilized for cooking, cleaning, and drinking. To generate water flow through a fountain until the late 1800’s, and produce a jet of water, required gravity and a water source such as a creek or lake, situated higher than the fountain.
The appeal and spectacle of fountains make them perfect for historic monuments. The common fountains of today bear little similarity to the very first water fountains. Uncomplicated stone basins created from local material were the original fountains, used for religious ceremonies and drinking water. Natural stone basins as fountains have been uncovered from 2,000 B.C.. Early fountains put to use in ancient civilizations relied on gravity to control the circulation of water through the fountain. Drinking water was delivered by public fountains, long before fountains became ornate public statues, as attractive as they are functional. Wildlife, Gods, and spectral figures dominated the initial decorative Roman fountains, starting to appear in about 6 BC. Water for the public fountains of Rome was delivered to the city via a elaborate system of water aqueducts.