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

a type of castle built by the Normans, with a high earthen mound (motte) and a courtyard (bailey) protected by a strong timber palisade (fence)

The construction of 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

Which word describes a defensive structure which is also designed to be a place of permanent residence?

Which word describes a defensive structure?

What happened to ‘Anderitum’ after the Romans left Britain?

He immediately launched an attack on London.

He built a motte-and-bailey castle inside a Roman fort.

He established a naval blockade of the English Channel.

What was one of William the Conqueror’s initial actions upon landing at Pevensey in 1066?

He employed a team of English architects to design the castle on site.

He used an existing mound in Pevensey as the base for the castle.

He built the entire castle from scratch using local materials.

He pre-built a wooden castle in Normandy and transported it to England.

How did William the Conqueror manage to complete the castle so quickly at Pevensey?

He converted the wooden castle into a stone castle and refortified the walls.

He dismantled the Roman walls to make way for new fortifications.

He turned the castle into a luxurious palace for Norman nobility.

He relocated the castle to a different site for better defence.

What were some of the improvements made to Pevensey Castle by Robert, Count of Mortain?

Which word means a powerful English landholder?

Where have coins minted in Sussex been found?

Which of the follow industries did Sussex have?

How many churches were there in Sussex on the eve of the Norman Conquest?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz