A short guide by a leading medieval historian, written for visitors and students who want to understand the ruins they see. Thompson describes the religious orders, from Benedictines and Cistercians to the canons and friars, then the layout of a monastery: church, cloister, chapter-house, dorter, frater and the rest, with examples such as Canterbury.
An ideal companion for anyone exploring England’s abbeys and priories. Download the free EPUB.