Water-raising System by Camillo Agrippa

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The compliments Agrippa’s water-lifting creation received from Andrea Bacci in 1588 was temporary. It may have become obsolete once the Villa Medici was able to get water from the Acqua Felice, the early modern channel, in 1592. The better reason is that it was forgotten about when Ferdinando left for Florence in 1588, following the demise of his brother Francesco di Medici, to trade his status as cardinal for one as the Grand Duke of Tuscany. #P# While there were various other worthwhile water-driven creations either planned or built during the late sixteenth century, including scenographic water features, giochi d’acqua or water caprices, and musical water features, not one were nourished by water like Agrippa’s technology.

Anglo Saxon Gardens at the Time of the Norman Conquest

Anglo Saxon Gardens at the Time of the Norman Conquest The introduction of the Normans in the 2nd half of the 11th century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The ability of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in design and farming at the time of the conquest. But before concentrating on home-life or having the occasion to contemplate domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire population. Anglo Saxon Gardens Time Norman Conquest 94874562610749175.jpg

Anglo Saxon Gardens Time Norman Conquest 94874562610749175.jpg

Castles were more fundamental designs and often erected on blustery hills, where their tenants spent both time and space to exercising offense and defense, while monasteries were considerable stone buildings, commonly located in the widest, most fruitful hollows. Relaxing pastimes such as gardening were out of place in these destitute citadels. The purest example of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent in modern times is Berkeley Castle. The keep is said to date from William the Conqueror's time. A big terrace recommended for strolling and as a way to stop attackers from mining under the walls runs about the building. A scenic bowling green, covered in grass and surrounded by battlements clipped out of an ancient yew hedge, creates one of the terraces.