The Merovingian nobleman's home : castle or villa?

Author

Samson, Ross

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Journal of medieval history. 1987, Num. 4, Vol. 13, 287-315, 4 ill.; maps; plans

ISSN

0304-4181

Abstract (en)

Groups together the archaeological and documentary material on Merovingian princely villas. Argues that their enclosures fulfilled a symbolic role rather than the practical function of fortification.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture and excavations -- France
• Merovingian
• France
• 500-600
• Architecture
• Villas

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture et fouilles -- France
• Mérovingien (art)
• France
• 500-600
• Architecture
• Villa

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19911001-00459920

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