in this context, groups of monks or nuns who live together as a religious community, following a set of rules for that order

the prayers and rituals regularly carried out together by a religious community or religious group

not having sexual relationships, usually for religious reasons

a set of principles and legal decisions which people agree to follow

Norman monastic reform

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)

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

groups of monks who live as a religious community following set rules 

the prayers regularly carried out together by a religious group

Match the words with their correct definitions.

Write the missing word. Archbishop {{ }} wanted to see a stricter adherence to Benedictine Rule in England through his religious reforms.

In Lanfranc's monastic constitutions, the wording of which part of religious services was reformed?

How many Benedictine monasteries were there in England by 1135?

The correct term for the head of a monastery which is independent of other monasteries is an ...

In 1083, English monks at which monastery resisted Lanfranc’s changes to religious services, with tragic consequences?

A {{ }} is a religious journey to a holy place.

At which English battle did William de Warenne support William of Normandy?

The Cluniac monks strictly followed the Rule of St ...

He gave William extensive lands in Norfolk, Sussex and Yorkshire.

He gave William extensive lands in Kent, Northumbria and Wales.

How did William I reward William de Warenne for his loyalty?

Where did William de Warenne found his first Cluniac priory in England?

Castle Acre Priory was a Cluniac priory set up in the county of {{ }} in East Anglia in 1085.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

Norman monastic reform

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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