Schofield & Vince/Medieval Towns, 2. Topographical factors in the growth of towns

This chapter looks at the importance of topographical factors in the growth of a number of towns in Britain. Topics covered include: - contours and the form of towns; rivers and roads - factors in growth: planned towns and planned parts of towns - castles and defences - cathedrals, monasteries and parish churches as centres of social activity - markets, water supply, secular public buildings and streets - suburbs - the waterfront - methodologies