an invasion is when an army or country uses force to go into and take control of another country

the Anglo-Saxon fyrd was a way of calling up men from the general population into an army for a set period of time

Anglo-Saxon preparations for invasion in 1066

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

a group of trained warriors who protected their lord in battle

a place where an army could cross a river or area of marshy land

a tax on every five hides that was used to equip one soldier for battle

a way of calling up men from the general population into an army for a period

Which of these is the best definition of the fyrd?

When did Harold first call up the fyrd to defend the southern coast from an expected Norman invasion?

Harold learns William is preparing an invasion fleet.

Fyrd defences are set up along the southern coast.

Harold is forced to disband the southern fyrd.

Edwin and Morcar lead the English forces in the Battle of Gate Fulford.

Edwin and Morcar survived the Battle of Gate Fulford.

People remembered Tostig's time as earl of Northumbria.

The city of York struck a deal with Hardrada and Tostig.

The Vikings returned to Norway after the Battle of Stamford Bridge

Which of the following suggest that Hardrada and Tostig's invasion might have found support in the north?

Complete the missing number: Harold and his troops made the 185-mile journey to Tadcaster in just {{}} days.

Who advised Harold to wait in London until all fyrd troops had been assembled, according to Norman sources?

Identify which of the following are tactics and which are strategies.

Identify the weapons used by Norman knights in this scene from the Bayeux Tapestry.

What is the technical term for the suit of chainmail worn by Norman knights and some Norman infantry?

William's army at the Battle of Hastings was divided into three: match the divisions with the troops who were positioned there.

Where had Normans previously used feigned retreat tactics in battle?

The Tapestry shows Harold being killed or injured by an arrow.

Few of the Norman archers are shown wearing armour.

Norman archers are shown with bows instead of crossbows.

Norman archers are usually in the margins of the Tapestry.

Which of these points best supports the argument that the Bayeux Tapestry underplays the importance of Norman archers in the Battle of Hastings?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz