The history of the Norman conquest of England, its causes and its results, Volume 2 (of 6)

Note 1169 — Chapter IX · THE REIGN OF EADWARD FROM THE RETURN OF GODWINE TO THE DEATH OF EADWARD THE ÆTHELING.[921] 1052–1057. (continued 2)

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The Brut y Tywysogion plainly distinguishes the “gaer,” or castle, which was demolished, from the town, which was burned. The castle was doubtless of stone, while the houses of the town would be chiefly of wood.

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