Illustrated Dictionary of British Churches - Angel Roof Definition

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Angel Roof

An angel roof is a rather generic term applied to medieval and later timber roofs decorated with large, projecting figures of carved wooden angels. Such figures are often colourfully painted, and carved with very fine detail. Angel roofs can be found almost anywhere in Britain, but are most common in East Anglia.




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This revolutionary artist, architect, and landscape gardener helped develop the peculiarly English style of landscape gardening



28 March, 1296

Edward I invades Scotland, sacking Berwick

Edward would later steal the Stone of Scone, traditional coronation stone of Scottish kings

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