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Norman architecture
Styles of Romanesque architecture developed by the Normans / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term Norman architecture is used to categorise styles of Romanesque architecture developed by the Normans in the various lands under their dominion or influence in the 11th and 12th centuries. In particular the term is traditionally used for English Romanesque architecture. The Normans introduced large numbers of castles and fortifications including Norman keeps, and at the same time monasteries, abbeys, churches and cathedrals, in a style characterised by the usual Romanesque rounded arches (particularly over windows and doorways) and especially massive proportions compared to other regional variations of the style.
This article is about Romanesque architecture, primarily English. For other buildings in Normandy, see Architecture of Normandy.
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