Anglo Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest
Anglo Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest The advent of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century considerably modified The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to consider domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire society. Castles were more basic constructions and often constructed on blustery hills, where their people spent both time and space to practicing offense and defense, while monasteries were major stone buildings, commonly located in the widest, most fertile hollows. Tranquil activities such as gardening were out of place in these desolate citadels. The purest specimen of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent presently is Berkeley Castle.
The keep is said to date from the time of William the Conqueror. A massive terrace serves as a deterrent to intruders who would try to mine the walls of the building. A scenic bowling green, covered in grass and bordered by battlements clipped out of an ancient yew hedge, creates one of the terraces.
The Broad Array of Outdoor Wall Water Fountains
The Broad Array of Outdoor Wall Water Fountains A small patio or a courtyard is a great place to put your wall fountain when you seek peace and quiet. Even a little space can include a customized one.
The required elements include a spout, a water basin, internal tubing, and a pump regardless of whether it is freestanding or secured. There are many different varieties available on the market including traditional, contemporary, classical, or Asian. Stand-alone wall fountains, otherwise known as floor fountains, are relatively big and feature a basin on the ground.
It is possible to integrate a wall-mounted water feature onto an already existing wall or built into a new wall. Incorporating this kind of water feature into your landscape brings a cohesiveness to the look you want to achieve rather than making it seem as if the fountain was merely added later.