Norton Priory: The Archaeology of a Medieval Religious House

by J. Patrick Greene

Overview

A unique study of medieval monastic life that for the first time integrates the results of modern archaeological investigation with conventional historical and architectural research. Norton Priory itself has been the subject of the largest campaign of excavation of any monastic house in Europe, and Dr. Greene's results and analysis are therefore of the widest interest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521602785
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/25/2004
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.98(h) x 0.39(d)

Table of Contents

List of illustrations; Preface and acknowledgements; 1. Foundation and growth; 2. The landscape and settlements of the manor; 3. Products and resources of the manor; 4. The canons and the community; 5. Building the priory; 6. The priory expands; 7. From priory to abbey - the dissolution; 8. Conclusions; Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

'… a channel of information, elucidation and inspiration for a much wider audience than the professional archaeologist.' Manchester Memoirs

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