Blurb:

This chapter asks how a variety of different types of buildings functioned in medieval Britain. Topics covered include:






- the house as a domestic unit






- formation of properties and early buildings






- types of houses






- other buildings with domestic characteristics






- excavated sites: Norwich, Hull and Hartlepool






- changing use of properties over time: Worcester






- built environment; construction methods






- social environment; parts of houses and properties






- communication and privacy; gender studies






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