In Search of Norfolk's First Stone Churches

The use of ferruginous gravels and sands and the reuse of Roman building materials in early churches

Autoren

• Peter Wade-Martins

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Seitenzahl

170 Seiten

Lesezeit

6 Stunden

• Ethnographie

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Focusing on the reuse of local stone and materials from Roman ruins, the book explores early church building in Norfolk. The author identifies specific stones used before limestone became common and presents survey results from over 650 churches. An illustrated catalogue of study sites is included, serving as a vital reference for researchers interested in Norfolk's ecclesiastical and architectural history. This work significantly enhances the understanding of early church architecture in the region, revealing previously unrecognized buildings.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback