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London and the events of 1066
I can explain the role of London in the events of 1066.
New
New
Year 10
AQA
London and the events of 1066
I can explain the role of London in the events of 1066.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- London played an important supporting role in the Battle of Hastings.
- After the Battle of Hastings, the surviving Anglo-Saxon elite chose a new king in London.
- William led his army on a strategic march around the southeast of England to intimidate London's population.
- William chose to be crowned in London.
- After his coronation, William ordered the construction of a castle to guard London.
Common misconception
Anglo-Saxons did not have castles so therefore their settlements did not have strong fortifications.
Anglo-Saxon burhs were fortified settlements, surrounded by strong walls designed to deter Vikings from attacking.
Keywords
Burh - an Anglo-Saxon fortified settlement
Submit - to agree to be ruled by someone superior
Students could work in groups to recap their knowledge of the key events of 1066.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which word describes the exchange of goods?
Q2.
Complete the sentence: Edward the Confessor, known for his piety, played a crucial role in shaping the religious landscape of London, in particular the construction of Westminster...
Q3.
What was Roman Londinium fortified by?
the Tower of London
the River Thames
the London Dungeons
Q4.
Complete the sentence: By the 11th century, London was again an important city due to being a centre of trade, and .
entertainment
culture
Q5.
Why was the religious building Edward the Confessor established in Westminster the first building in England to be built in the Normans’ favourite Romanesque style?
Edward's father was Norman and he had spent his whole life in Normandy.
Edward wanted to impress and marry a Norman princess.
Q6.
Put the following events in chronological order.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which word describes an Anglo-Saxon fortified settlement?
Q2.
Which word describes to agree to be ruled by someone superior?
Q3.
How did London play an important supporting role in the Battle of Hastings?
Harold chose to wait for William in London.
Harold fought Hardrada just outside of London.
Q4.
What happened in London after the Battle of Hastings?
The Witan met there to launch a decisive attack against William.
William and his troops became ill whilst staying there.
William built a castle there to consolidate his control.
Q5.
Other than London, where else did William see as his main target to secure control of?
Lincoln
Norwich
York
Q6.
Why did William choose to be crowned in London?
It was the ancestral and religious capital of Anglo-Saxon England.
William wanted to show himself as a better alternative to Edward the Confessor.
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