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Anglo-saxon architectureArchitecture and village life
Typically made of wood,
Houses had straw huts
One room structures
Built facing the sun
Housing
hall
Largest house in the village
Chief resided with his warriors
Generally, oxen resided on one end of the hall
churches
long short qouins
double triangle windows
herringbone stone work
narrow arches
Environmental influence
Architecture was directly affected by surroundings
ex. English woodlands provided timber for structures
If wood was not available, turf or cob was used
Some buildings were made of stone for defense purposes
Supports, hinges, latches, etc. were made of wood
environmental influence
Settlements were often built by water
Built to be weather resistant
Typically buildings had 1-2 windows
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