Anglo-Saxon arches in Rougemont Castle gatehouse
Title
Anglo-Saxon arches in Rougemont Castle gatehouse
Subject
Architecture
Description
A view of the flat-headed arches used in the gatehouse of the Norman castle at Rougemont in Exeter. These are a feature of Anglo-Saxon architecture and suggest that William forced Anglo-Saxon masons to build his castle.
More information on Anglo-Saxon Exeter: http://www.rammtimetrail.org.uk
More information on Anglo-Saxon Exeter: http://www.rammtimetrail.org.uk
Creator
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Galley
Date
Later 11th Century
Language
English
Date Created
2002-11-19
Files
Citation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Galley, “Anglo-Saxon arches in Rougemont Castle gatehouse,” Woruldhord, accessed April 25, 2024, http://poppy.nsms.ox.ac.uk/woruldhord/items/show/441.