the style of building that was fashionable in Western Europe which recalled the power of the Roman Empire

a covered walkway enclosing a large open courtyard, found in a religious building

a large room designed for many people to sleep in

The design of Castle Acre Priory

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)

the style of building which recalled the power of the Roman Empire

covered walkway enclosing a  courtyard, found in a religious building

Match the words with their correct definitions.

Castle Acre Priory was built in the Romanesque style, with {{ }} elements.

What type of patterns were added above doorways and arches to add to their decoration?

To keep walls strong but still looking Romanesque, what architectural feature did many Norman buildings feature?

Complete the sentence: Castle Acre Priory had semi-circular spaces called {{ }} at the eastern end to make space for more altars for the monks who had qualified as priests to say masses.

Which buildings were located slightly apart from the main buildings at Castle Acre Priory?

Archbishop Lanfranc issued instructions and guidance on how monks should carry out their duties in which document?

Lanfranc wanted English monasteries to more strictly follow the rule of which religious order?

Monks from {{ }} Abbey objected to Lanfranc's rewording of the liturgy.

The number of Benedictine monasteries in England increased from {{ }} in 1066 to 250 by 1135.

The Normans changed the leaders of {{ }} from Anglo-Saxon to Norman abbots.

By 1086, how many Anglo-Saxon abbots remained in England?

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