Norwich Cathedral Close - The Evolution of the English Cathedral Landscape

Changes in the layout of the cathedral and its close traced over 600 years, using Norwich as a case-study.

List of contents

Introduction: Norwich Cathedral in Context
Norwich Cathedral: Defining the Medieval Landscape
Entering the Monastic Precinct: Zoning, Access and the Outer Court
Monastic Memory and Meaning: The Church, Cloister and Cemeteries
Community, Hierarchy and Hospitality: The Claustral Ranges
Landscapes of Power: The Bishop's Palace and the Prior's Lodging
Charity and Commerce: The Infirmary and the Inner Court
The New Order: The Post-Medieval Cathedral Close, 1538 - c.1700
Reading Sacred and Social Space in the English Cathedral Landscape

About the author

Roberta Gilchrist

Summary

Changes in the layout of the cathedral and its close traced over 600 years, using Norwich as a case-study.

Product details

• Authors: Roberta Gilchrist
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2016
• EAN: 9781783270965
• ISBN: 978-1-78327-096-5
• No. of pages: 316
• Dimensions: 244 mm x 362 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 802 g
• Illustrations: 8 colour, 62 b/w, 33 line illus.
• Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion; Studies in the History of Medi; Studies in the History of Medi; Studies in the History of Medieval Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works