Abstract
The Churches of Bornholm in the Early Middle Ages:
The architecture of the 15 12th-13th C churches of the island is seen as an expression of a feudal society dominated by king and archbishop. The towers are interpreted as local symbols of the feudal lordship, and the vaulted upper storeys as treasuries where the revenues - grain, pork, butter and herring - were stored. The article was first printed in Hikuin 12 (1986).
The architecture of the 15 12th-13th C churches of the island is seen as an expression of a feudal society dominated by king and archbishop. The towers are interpreted as local symbols of the feudal lordship, and the vaulted upper storeys as treasuries where the revenues - grain, pork, butter and herring - were stored. The article was first printed in Hikuin 12 (1986).
Original language | Danish |
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Pages (from-to) | 9-28 |
Journal | Bornholmske samlinger |
Publication status | Published - 1989 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Archaeology
Free keywords
- fortified churches