an area of England which had been invaded and settled by Danes leading to different laws and customs from southern England.

a leading member of both Anglo-Saxon and Norman aristocracy, ruling an earldom on behalf of the king.

an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power

Durham before the Norman Conquest

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)

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What is the term for the area of England which had been invaded and settled by the Danes?

It protected England from invasion from Wales.

It earned a lot of money from pilgrimage to Rome.

It provided protection from Scottish invasions.

Why was Northumbria an important earldom?

He had been rude about Edward the Confessor's mother.

Why did many people resent Tostig being given control of Northumbria?

Tostig appointed Aethelwine as Bishop of Durham. 

Tostig's sister, Queen Edith, ordered a lord to be assassinated.

Tostig did nothing when the Scots raided Northumbria.

What was the final event that triggered the uprising against Tostig?

Who sent Harold Godwinson to negotiate with the rebels?

Tostig Godwinson was given the earldom of Northumbria.

The Scots raided Northumbria but Tostig did not retaliate.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Which word describes the remains of a holy person?

That he had helped people to become Christians.

That his body hadn't decayed after 11 years in its coffin.

That he had written many books about religion.

That his body had been rescued from Viking attacks.

What discovery confirmed people's view that Cuthbert was a saint?

It was the only time Vikings attacked a monastery.

It was one of the least successful Viking attacks on Britain. 

It was one of the earliest Viking attacks on Britain. 

What was significant about the Danish raid on Lindisfarne monastery in 793?

Whose relics were placed in Durham Cathedral by around 1020?

Who did the waliwerfolc believe was their protector?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Durham before the Norman Conquest

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.