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Falkus, Malcolm and John Gillingham, eds. Historical Atlas of Britain . New York :

            Continuum, 1981.

Arranged chronologically and thematically with maps, diagrams, pictures and text. Two chapters pertain to our period: “The Making of England” 400-1066 and “ Britain and Europe ” 1066-1660. Covers English churches, social and political events, church under Norman rule. Includes maps of churches and schools of learning. Chronology of world history provided. Excellent for putting manuscripts into historical and geographical setting.

DAVIS Ref G1812 .S1 H5

 

Hill , David . Atlas of Anglo-Saxon England . Toronto : University Press, 1981.

Provides background of period with chapters on events, economy, population and the church. Maps of monastic revivals, saints resting places, Benedictine houses and detailed maps of churches by region. Provides a chronology of Bishops 700-1066. Includes maps and diagrams with a place index.

DAVIS Ref G1816 .S1 H544