British architecture has made an international impact in the field of architectural planning and designing. Most buildings and constructions in Britain are a testimony to the statement. Widely dispersed in corners of Britain, the architectural wonders are representatives of particular time periods in the history of Britain.
The barracks, bridges, buildings, gates, forts, monuments, castles, churches and even the houses of Britain depict some specific architectural design. Architecture of Britain has set an example of magnificence and excellence in the entire world. The particular classifications of Britain architecture are based on the period of their planning and execution. These are as follows:
- Norman Architecture This actually features the styles of Romanesque architecture that dominated during the 11th and 12th centuries. Numerous castles, fortifications, monasteries, churches, abbeys and cathedrals with round arched windows and doorways fall under this architectural pattern.
- Gothic Architecture This architectural form was mainly propounded in Britain by Thomas Rickman (17761841). Buildings and edifices under this style show significant French influence. Wells Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral, Exeter Cathedral vaulting and Bath Abbey are some examples of this architecture.
- Anglo Saxon Architecture Although this form is not predominant in Britain at present, yet some unique constructions are found dating back to 600725 centuries or 9001050 centuries. It was during the Vikings invasions of 800950 that many of such Anglo-Saxon constructions were destroyed.
For decades, art and architecture of Britain has been well known throughout the world. Some of the great constructions in Britain with architectural significance are:
- Ightam Mote
- Crowland Abbey
- Arundale Castle
- St Albans Abbey
- Cleeve Abbey
- Baguley Hall
- Groombridge Place Gardens
- Battle Abbey
- Watermill Museum and Restaurant
- Bishops Waltham Palace
- Chiddingstone Castle
- Alnwick Castle
- Carreg Cennen Castle
- Senate House, University College, London
- Bayham Old Abbey
- The walker Art gallery
- Exmouth
- The natural History Museum
- Brinkburn Priory
- Sainsbury Center for Visual Arts
- Alfriston Clergy House
- Spitbank Fort
- Riverhill Historic House
- Baddlesley Clinton
- Portcullis House
- Beccles water Tower
- The Millenium Dome
- Winchester Cathedral
- Ice Rink, Oxford
- Canary wharf
- Marine gate
- Wycoller Hall
- Horniman Museum
- Paddington Station
- Kendal
- Coventry cathedral
- Wren Library
- Buckfast Abbey
- Broadway Tower
Many famous architectural structures in Britain are in ruins. The Government has taken steps to conserve these structures and maintain the cultural heritage of the country. There are also architectural structures that have been declared as the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
