A Norman wall consists of strong outer layers of smoothed and shaped blocks, and a weaker core of rubble infill. By contrast in a Roman wall the strength lies in the core and the outer layers are merely facings. In some Norman buildings the walls could be immensely thick and incorporate a wall passage and a garderobe or toilet.
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European Regional Development Fund
The European Union, investing in your future
Fonds Européen De Développement Régional
L’Union Européenne investit dans votre avenir
The European Union, investing in your future
Fonds Européen De Développement RégionalL’Union Européenne investit dans votre avenir
The Norman Connections project was selected under the European Cross-border Cooperation Programme
INTERREG IV A France (Channel) – England, co-funded by the ERDF.
INTERREG IV A France (Channel) – England, co-funded by the ERDF.