Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest

Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest Anglo Saxon Landscapes Time Norman Conquest 9251672935.jpg

The introduction of the Normans in the second half of the 11th century significantly transformed The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. Architecture and horticulture were abilities that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. However the Normans had to pacify the entire territory before they could focus on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Because of this, castles were cruder constructions than monasteries: Monasteries were usually immense stone buildings set in the biggest and most fecund valleys, while castles were built on windy crests where their inhabitants dedicated time and space to projects for offense and defense. The sterile fortresses did not provide for the quiet avocation of farming. Berkeley Castle, potentially the most pristine model of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists in the present day. The keep is rumored to have been conceived during the time of William the Conqueror. A spacious terrace recommended for walking and as a means to stop enemies from mining below the walls runs about the building. A scenic bowling green, enveloped in grass and bordered by battlements clipped out of an ancient yew hedge, makes one of the terraces.

A Brief History of Early Garden Fountains

A Brief History of Early Garden Fountains Water fountains were at first practical in function, used to convey water from canals or springs to towns and hamlets, supplying the inhabitants with clean water to drink, bathe, and prepare food with. The force of gravity was the power supply of water fountains up until the conclusion of the 19th century, using the potent power of water traveling downhill from a spring or creek to force the water through valves or other outlets. Commonly used as memorials and commemorative structures, water fountains have inspired people from all over the planet all through the centuries. If you saw the 1st fountains, you probably would not recognize them as fountains. A stone basin, carved from rock, was the 1st fountain, used for holding water for drinking and spiritual purposes. Natural stone basins as fountains have been recovered from 2,000 B.C.. Brief History Early Garden Fountains 565465364069.jpg

Brief History Early Garden Fountains 565465364069.jpg

The spraying of water emerging from small spouts was forced by gravity, the sole power source builders had in those days. These original fountains were created to be functional, usually situated along aqueducts, streams and waterways to provide drinking water. The Romans began creating ornate fountains in 6 BC, most of which were metallic or natural stone masks of creatures and mythological heroes. A well-designed collection of reservoirs and aqueducts kept Rome's public fountains supplied with fresh water.