Isbn: 9781332200313 - St. Botolph's Priory, Colchester (classic Reprint) (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and architectural details of St. Botolph's Priory, a significant Augustinian monastery founded in Colchester, England, between 1093 and 1100. The author delves into the priory's origins, its role as the first house of Augustinian Canons in England, and its gradual development over the centuries. Through a detailed examination of the priory's remaining ruins, including the nave of the church, the book sheds light on the architectural techniques and design principles employed during its construction. It also discusses the priory's internal arrangements, claustral buildings, and the lives of the canons who inhabited it, offering insights into the daily routines and spiritual practices of the Augustinian order. The book concludes by emphasizing the priory's historical importance and its enduring legacy as a testament to the architectural and religious heritage of medieval England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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