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	There are several different terms used to describe the medieval period in history. In Europe, it is often referred to as the Middle Ages and spanned from roughly 500AD (or the fall of the Roman Empire) to 1500AD (the start of the Renaissance).		There are several different terms used to describe the medieval period in history. In Europe, it is often referred to as the Middle Ages and spanned from roughly 500AD (or the fall of the Roman Empire) to 1500AD (the start of the Renaissance).
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		+	The early medieval period is considered to be the period between 410 AD and 1066 AD.

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	* Boss (medieval architecture).		* Boss (medieval architecture).
	* Durham Cathedral's Open Treasure project.		* Durham Cathedral's Open Treasure project.
		+	* Early medieval period.
	* English architectural stylistic periods.		* English architectural stylistic periods.
	* Floors of the great medieval churches.		* Floors of the great medieval churches.

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	Most of the themes on the wall are taken from stories in the Bible, although one noteworthy sequence is dedicated to the representation of St George. This is believed to be the earliest depiction of the story of St George in a British church.		Most of the themes on the wall are taken from stories in the Bible, although one noteworthy sequence is dedicated to the representation of St George. This is believed to be the earliest depiction of the story of St George in a British church.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	* Floors of the great medieval churches.		* Floors of the great medieval churches.
	* Perpendicular Gothic.		* Perpendicular Gothic.
		+	* Romanesque Architecture.
	* The Dukes of Normandy and the second world war.		* The Dukes of Normandy and the second world war.

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		+	The 12th-century keep of Rochester castle is a well preserved example of Norman architecture.
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−	There are several different terms used to describe the medieval period in history. In Europe, it is often referred to as the Middle Ages and spanned ~~peepee poopoo~~ from roughly 500AD (or the fall of the Roman Empire) to 1500AD (the start of the Renaissance).	+	There are several different terms used to describe the medieval period in history. In Europe, it is often referred to as the Middle Ages and spanned from roughly 500AD (or the fall of the Roman Empire) to 1500AD (the start of the Renaissance).

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	There are several different terms used to describe the medieval period in history. In Europe, it is often referred to as the Middle Ages and spanned from roughly 500AD (or the fall of the Roman Empire) to 1500AD (the start of the Renaissance).	+	There are several different terms used to describe the medieval period in history. In Europe, it is often referred to as the Middle Ages and spanned peepee poopoo from roughly 500AD (or the fall of the Roman Empire) to 1500AD (the start of the Renaissance).

	= Romanesque =		= Romanesque =

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		+	* Architectural styles.
	* Boss (medieval architecture).		* Boss (medieval architecture).
	* Durham Cathedral's Open Treasure project.		* Durham Cathedral's Open Treasure project.

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	One of the earliest surviving examples of a complete series of this type of wall paintings is in St Botolph's Church in West Sussex. It is thought that the building was constructed before 1125, and it is considered early Norman based on the arch that separates the chancel from the nave.		One of the earliest surviving examples of a complete series of this type of wall paintings is in St Botolph's Church in West Sussex. It is thought that the building was constructed before 1125, and it is considered early Norman based on the arch that separates the chancel from the nave.

−	The frescoes were painted in the early 12th century. The undertaking was supported by the wealthy St Pancras' Priory at Lewes, which was located nearby.	+	The frescoes were painted in the early 12th century. The undertaking was supported by the wealthy St Pancras' Priory at Lewes, which was located nearby. The interior walls are covered in a series of 40 subjects. The images are divided into upper and lower sections of the wall.
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−	~~All of the~~ interior walls are covered in a series of 40 subjects. The images are divided into upper and lower sections of the wall.	+

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	= Norman rib vaulting =		= Norman rib vaulting =

−	One of the most significant developments in Norman architecture occurred in approximately 1050, when improved skills ~~permitted~~ builders to explore the possibilities of ~~incorporating~~ more dramatic vaulting across major spans in the construction of Durham Cathedral (with construction starting from 1093). There are indications that this building was planned with a revolutionary support system made up of a combination of rib vaulting and compound piers. This type of rib vaulting is thought to be the earliest of its kind in Europe.	+	One of the most significant developments in Norman architecture occurred in approximately 1050, when improved skills allowed builders to explore the possibilities of more dramatic vaulting across major spans in the construction of Durham Cathedral (with construction starting from 1093). There are indications that this building was planned with a revolutionary support system made up of a combination of rib vaulting and compound piers. This type of rib vaulting is thought to be the earliest of its kind in Europe.

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	= Significant Norman cathedrals throughout England =		= Significant Norman cathedrals throughout England =

−	Durham Cathedral is considered one of the most significant and complete Romanesque cathedrals in Europe. Its innovative design ~~would pave~~ the way for the structural evolution of Gothic architecture.	+	Durham Cathedral is considered one of the most significant and complete Romanesque cathedrals in Europe. Its innovative design paved the way for the structural evolution of Gothic architecture.

−	During that time, the Norman style dominated, but other cathedrals built in the period began to incorporate other early Gothic elements as well. Some of these cathedrals have survived (such as Ely, Winchester, Chichester, Canterbury, Rochester, Norwich and so on), although many have ~~gone through~~ significant modifications through the centuries.	+	During that time, the Norman style dominated, but other cathedrals built during the period began to incorporate other early Gothic elements as well. Some of these cathedrals have survived (such as Ely, Winchester, Chichester, Canterbury, Rochester, Norwich and so on), although many have undergone significant modifications through the centuries.

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	Along with the massive cathedrals, many modest parish churches were built in the Norman style during this period. The earliest simple buildings typically consisted of a single large room without an aisle, although some may have been built in the shape of a cross. There may have been a central tower or belfry.		Along with the massive cathedrals, many modest parish churches were built in the Norman style during this period. The earliest simple buildings typically consisted of a single large room without an aisle, although some may have been built in the shape of a cross. There may have been a central tower or belfry.

−	Later Norman churches may have been divided into a designated chancel (where the priest delivered services) and nave (where worshippers stood during services). The walls were often plastered both inside and outside. Some inside walls were decorated with vivid paintings of scenes from the Bible, ~~which were meant~~ to educate the illiterate worshippers ~~who were~~ attending services.	+	Later Norman churches may have been divided into a designated chancel (where the priest delivered services) and nave (where worshippers stood during services). The walls were often plastered both inside and outside. Some inside walls were decorated with vivid paintings of scenes from the Bible, intended to educate the illiterate worshippers attending services.

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