a defensive structure which is also designed to be a place of permanent residence

relating to the organisation of money, industry and trade of a country or region

Normans and Pevensey Castle

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

It had excellent natural and human-made defensive properties.

Why did William the Conqueror choose Pevensey as his landing site on 28th September 1066?

What defensive structure did William the Conqueror build at Pevensey on the first day of occupation?

Who was entrusted with Pevensey Castle and the surrounding area after William the Conqueror became king?

The Norman castle inside the Roman fort was intimidating.

Why did the Anglo-Saxons likely not rebel against the Normans in Pevensey?

What significant event occurred at Pevensey Castle during the Rebellion of 1088?

The economic boost provided by the Normans to the area around Pevensey Castle was mainly due to {{ }} collection and the growth of the local settlement.

A {{ }} is a military tactic of surrounding a settlement or fortification in order to cut off supplies and weaken troops?

William the Conqueror died on 9th September, in what year? 

William granted the Duchy of Normandy to...

Which of William I's sons clashed over their inheritance?

William Rufus promised some of the nobles who rebelled against him an increase in their {{ }} and wealth if they supported him.

William Conqueror dies and details his succession.

Many Norman landholders declared support for Robert Curthose.

Odo and Robert, Count of Mortain, secured Pevensey Castle.

William Rufus made promises to nobles and improved his position.

Roger of Montgomery and Robert, Count of Eu deserted Robert Curthose's cause.

Poor weather prevented Robert Curthose’s army from arriving in England.

Put the following events in the correct chronological order:

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz