Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest
Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest
The Anglo-Saxon way of life was significantly changed by the introduction of the Normans in the later eleventh century. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But there was no time for home life, domestic design, and decoration until the Normans had overcome the whole region. Most often built upon windy peaks, castles were fundamental structures that allowed their occupants to devote time and space to offensive and defensive schemes, while monasteries were rambling stone buildings commonly placed in only the most fecund, extensive valleys. Gardening, a peaceful occupation, was unfeasible in these unproductive fortifications. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is represented in Berkeley Castle, which is perhaps the most unscathed example we have. It is said that the keep was created during William the Conqueror's time. As a strategy of deterring attackers from tunneling within the walls, an immense terrace encompasses the building. One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an ancient yew hedge trimmed into the form of crude battlements.
The Many Styles of Wall Fountains
The Many Styles of Wall Fountains
You can create a place to relax as well as add a touch of style to your porch or yard with a wall fountain since they are great adornments to fit into small space. Traditional, antique, modern, or Asian are just some of the styles you can choose from when looking for an outdoor wall fountain to your liking. While there are innumerable prefabricated ones on the market, you may need a customized fountain if none of these are appealing to you. The two types of fountains available to you are mounted and stand-alone models. Small, self-contained versions can be hung on a wall are known as mounted wall fountains. Ordinarily made of resin (to resemble stone) or fiber glass, these types of fountains are lightweight and easy to hang. Free-standing fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, are of considerable size, have a basin positioned on the ground and a smooth side which leans against a wall. Normally made of cast stone, these water features have no weight restrictions.
Landscape designers often recommend a individualized fountain for a brand new or existing wall. A skilled mason is required to install the water basin against the wall and correctly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. The wall will have to have a spout or fountain mask built into it. The unified look produced by custom-made wall fountains make them appear to be part of the scenery instead of an afterthought.