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Rebellions against Norman rule
I can recall key rebellions against Norman rule in Wales and the Marches.
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Year 10
AQA
Rebellions against Norman rule
I can recall key rebellions against Norman rule in Wales and the Marches.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Eadric the Wild's revolt relied on support from Wales.
- William faced a serious rebellion in 1075 that involved the earl of Hereford.
- Norman control in Wales was reduced during the reign of William Rufus.
- In 1136, Norman forces in west Wales were defeated at the Battle of Crug Mawr.
Keywords
Rebellion - an armed uprising against a ruler
Revolt - to take violent action against a ruler
Common misconception
The Norman period in England ended with the death of William I.
In fact, there were four more Normans after William I: William II and Henry I (both sons of William I), Matilda (the daughter of Henry I) and Stephen (Henry's nephew). Matilda was not accepted as England's queen, leading to civil war with Stephen.
A framing question for this lesson could be: Was Norman control of Wales ever secure?
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
Who were the Marcher earls and what was their primary responsibility?
Religious leaders overseeing church lands
Independent rulers with no ties to the king
Wealthy merchants controlling trade routes
Q2.
Which Marcher earl was responsible for the construction of multiple castles along the Welsh border, including Chepstow Castle?
Roger of Montgomery
Hugh d’Avranches
Robert of Rhuddlan
Q3.
Roger of Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury, appointed the Bald as his sheriff to crush the Welsh, and other opponents, in the Marches.
Q4.
What happened to Roger of Breteuil after his failed revolt against the king in 1075?
He was promoted to a higher position
He successfully took control of the kingdom
He was exiled to Normandy
Q5.
The castelry at Castle was expanded by Roger of Breteuil, taking advantage of a power struggle between Welsh rulers in 1072.
Q6.
Which baron was responsible for leading raids into Powys and Ceredigion as part of the Norman expansion into Wales?
Robert of Rhuddlan
Roger de Pitres
Turstin FitzRolf
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6 Questions
Q1.
Who was Eadric the Wild, and what was the primary reason for his rebellion against Norman control?
A Norman knight unhappy with his rank
A Welsh prince resisting English rule
A Danish invader seeking to claim the English throne
Q2.
Which Norman earl was involved in the Revolt of the Earls in 1075?
William FitzOsbern
Robert of Rhuddlan
Hugh d’Avranches
Q3.
The Revolt of the Earls in 1075 was a response to William the Conqueror's reduction of held by the earls.
Q4.
What was the outcome of William Rufus' punitive expedition into Wales in 1095?
A decisive Norman victory
William Rufus successfully established new castles
The Welsh were completely subdued
Q5.
The Battle of Crug Mawr in 1136 resulted in a significant weakening of control in Wales.
Q6.
Which Welsh rulers led the 1094 rebellion against Norman expansion in Wales?
Owain ap Caradog and Bleddyn ap Cynfyn
Rhys ap Tewdwr and Gruffudd ap Rhys
Bleddyn ap Maenarch and Rhydderch ap Iestyn
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