The English Abbey Explained by Trevor Yorke

The English Abbey Explained by Trevor Yorke

The English abbey conjures up images of soaring cathedrals, hooded monks and great medieval churches. But what were the craggy ruins that grace our countryside really like? And how were they used? Using his own detailed drawings, diagrams and photographs, author Trevor Yorke answers those questions and much more as he lifts the lid on the history of the English abbey. This book is divided into three sections: Section I: The origins of the abbey, from its development in the late 5th century to the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, and the fate of these buildings since. Section II: A detailed look at the abbey's individual parts such as cloister buildings, including the kitchen and dormitory; the workshops, guest houses and gardens; and finally the abbey estates. Section III: An illustrated time chart for dating abbeys, a glossary of unfamiliar terms, and a list of recommended abbeys and priories to visit.

Yorke, Trevor: - Trevor Yorke is a professional author and artist who has studied and written about various aspects of England's architectural and industrial heritage. He has produced many illustrated books that introduce the reader to these topics and writes articles and reviews for various magazines. He lives in the UK.

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ISBN 13	9781853068546
ISBN 10	1853068543
Title	The English Abbey Explained
Author	Trevor Yorke
Series	Britain's Architectural History
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Countryside Books
Year published	2004-04-01
Number of pages	128
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