Romanesque

Architectural style from 10th–12th centuries, emphasizing solidity.

Overview

Seen in Fountains Abbey, using masonry.

Design Features

Features arches and thick walls.

Architectural Connections

• Western European: Medieval context.
• Religious: Churches and abbeys.
• Medieval: 10th–12th centuries.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced Gothic, shaping Durham Cathedral.

Related Architects & Works

Robert of Helmsley (related architect), Fountains Abbey (related building), Arch (element), Medieval (period)