Anglo Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest

Anglo Saxon Grounds Norman Conquest 349947965461471.jpg Anglo Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest Anglo-Saxons encountered extraordinary changes to their daily lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans. The expertise of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and farming at the time of the conquest. But there was no time for home life, domestic design, and adornment until the Normans had overcome the whole region. Monasteries and castles served separate functions, so while monasteries were large stone structures assembled in only the most productive, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the people focused on learning offensive and defensive techniques. Gardening, a peaceful occupation, was unfeasible in these fruitless fortifications. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is depicted in Berkeley Castle, which is conceivably the most untouched sample we have. The keep is thought to date from the time of William the Conqueror. As a method of deterring assailants from tunneling under the walls, an immense terrace encircles the building. A scenic bowling green, enveloped in grass and bordered by battlements clipped out of an ancient yew hedge, creates one of the terraces.

The Understated Charm of the Water Wall Fountain

The Understated Charm of the Water Wall Fountain Your family and friends will appreciate the elegance a wall fountain brings to your decor.Understated Charm Water Wall Fountain 65079040374215.jpg Your wall water feature will not only add beauty to your living space but also provide calming background sounds. You can leave an enduring impression on your guests with the visual elegance and the welcoming sounds of this sort of feature.

Wall elements are an ideal choice if the space you inhabit is more modern in appearance. Also available in modern materials such as stainless steel or glass, they can add flair to your interior style. Is space limited in your residence or office? The perfect option for you is putting in a wall water fountain. You can save your invaluable space by putting one on a wall. You may note that many bustling business lobbies have fountains. Wall fountains are not limited to interior use, however. Think about using fiberglass or resin for your exterior wall water feature. Gardens, terraces, or other outdoor spaces needing a stylish touch should include a water fountain made of one of these waterproof materials.

There is wide range of unique styles in wall fountains running from the modern to classic and rustic. The type most suitable for your living space depends only on your personal design ideas. A mountain lodge might require a classic material such as slate whereas a high rise apartment might require sleek glass to liven up the interior space. The material you choose depends solely on your decoration ideas. There is no doubting the fact that fountains are features which impress visitors and add to your quality of life.

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Beautiful Wall Water Features Your family and friends will appreciate the elegance a wall fountain lends to your decor.Having a wall water feature in your daily life not only stimulates the eyes with its splendor but also your ears with the soothing background sounds it creates.... read more


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The Various Construction Materials of Fountains Garden fountains today are commonly made from metal, although you can find them in other materials too.Metallic models offer clean lines and unique sculptural accents and will fit in with nearly any decorative style and budget.... read more


Where did Large Garden Fountains Come From? A fountain, an incredible piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also propel water high into the air for an extraordinary effect.... read more


What Makes Interior Wall Water Features Good for You For many years now, hospitals and health care facilities have used interior fountains to create a stress-free, serene ambiance.A contemplative state can be induced in people who hear the gentle sounds of trickling water.... read more


Use a Garden Wall Fountain To Help Improve Air Quality An otherwise boring ambiance can be pepped up with an indoor wall fountain.Your senses and your wellness can benefit from the putting in of one of these indoor features.... read more