The role of the Norman barons 

History

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

Historic environment (Norman England)

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People who swore allegiance to their overlord and received land in return for

Local farmers who worked the land independently

Religious leaders who controlled church lands

Who were the vassals in the feudal system?

Which castle was built by William FitzOsbern along the border of Herefordshire?

After the death of William FitzOsbern, his son Roger of Breteuil led a failed revolt against the king in {{ }}, which led to his imprisonment and the loss of his lands.

Which Norman baron built a motte-and-bailey castle at Caerleon within the remains of a Roman fort?

The Anglo-Norman chronicler {{ }} Vitalis provides historians with valuable information about the Marcher earldom of Shrewsbury.

Which Norman baron expanded control in north Wales by taking advantage of a power struggle in 1075, and built a castle at Deganwy?

A castelry is an area of land controlled by a castle which supplied the castle with...

Colonisation means settling on land that already had people living there, and taking away control from the {{ }} owners. 

The Normans constructed more than {{ }} castles in Wales before 1215, with 100 built along the Welsh Marches.

Which of these sentences best describes the function of Norman castles?

{{ }} Castle in north Wales was the beginning point of a chain of castles built along the north Wales coast by the end of the 11th century.

Which statement best describes the economic impact of castle building in Wales?

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Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz