The Norman Conquest: how do we know about the impact of the Conquest on England?

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1066 and claims to the throne

I can describe the succession crisis of 1066 and explain how William of Poitiers' writing can be used by historians to investigate claims to the throne.

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The Battle of Hastings (1066)

I can describe what happened during the Battle of Hastings and how historians can use the Bayeux Tapestry.

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Norman reforms to the English Church

I can explain how the Normans changed the English Church and how historians can use buildings as material evidence.

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Norman changes to the English landscape

I can explain how historians use material remains to understand the use of castles in Norman England.

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Norman changes to English land holding

I can explain how Domesday Book can be used to study Norman changes to English landholding.

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The impact of the Norman Conquest on England

I can draw on a range of sources to explain how historians know about the impact of the Norman Conquest on England.

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