De Warenne was an important ally of William I's.
De Warenne was religious and had been on pilgrimage.
De Warenne was inspired by his visit to Cluny.
De Warenne was a powerful earl in England; had been granted large amounts of land in Norfolk.
De Warenne founded Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk in around 1085.

Common misconception

Some students may believe that pilgrimages were introduced by the Normans.

Christians have gone on pilgrimages since the 4th century, although the 'golden age' was from the early 11th to the 16th century.

Keywords

Pilgrimage - a religious journey to a holy place
Relic - the remains of a holy person
Shrine - a holy place linked to a holy person
Cluniac - an order of monks which focused on prayer and reflection

Teachers could discuss the early pilgrim routes to the Holy Land and the dangers of such undertakings.

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6 Questions

Q1.

In what year did Norfolk become part of the Danelaw?

850 CE

855 CE

860 CE

Correct answer: 865 CE

Q2.

Queen Boudica of the Iceni led a rebellion against the occupation of Norfolk in 60 CE.

Correct Answer: Roman, roman

Q3.

On which historic trail was Castle Acre located?

Cuckmere Pilgrim Path

Old Stones Way

Correct answer: Peddars Way

St Patrick’s Camino

Q4.

Which buildings contributed to Norwich becoming one of England's wealthiest medieval towns?

Correct answer: The castle and the cathedral

The jail and the town wall

The guildhall and the marketplace

The mill and the houses

Q5.

Which three earls led the rebellion against William I in 1075?

Ralph the Staller, Roger de Breteuil and Neville

Correct answer: Ralph de Gael, Roger de Breteuil and Waltheof

Ralph of Cluny, Roger de Breteuil and Bigot

Ralph of Norwich, Roger de Breteuil and de Warenne

Q6.

William crushed the Revolt of the Earls and laid to Norwich Castle for three months.

Correct Answer: seige

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6 Questions

Q1.

Match each term with its correct definition.

Correct Answer:pilgrimage,a religious journey to a holy place

a religious journey to a holy place

Correct Answer:relic,the remains of a holy person

the remains of a holy person

Correct Answer:shrine,a holy place linked to a holy person

a holy place linked to a holy person

Correct Answer:Cluniac,an order of monks which focused on prayer and reflection

an order of monks which focused on prayer and reflection

Q2.

William de Warenne was an important of William I.

Correct Answer: ally, vassal, supporter, follower, tenant

Q3.

Which abbey was William de Warenne inspired by during his pilgrimage?

Abbey of Saint Wandrille

Correct answer: Cluny Abbey

Fontenay Abbey

Hambye Abbey

Q4.

In which part of England did William de Warenne have large amounts of land?

Cornwall

Isle of Wight

London

Correct answer: Norfolk

Welsh Marches

Q5.

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order.

1 - William de Warenne fought alongside William, Duke of Normandy, at Hastings.

2 - De Warenne was rewarded with lands for his loyalty to William.

3 - De Warenne went on a pilgrimage with his wife, Gundrada.

4 - They stayed at Cluny Abbey in France and were looked after by Cluniac monks.

5 - De Warenne decided to found his own Cluniac priory in Lewes.

6 - De Warenne founded a second Cluniac priory at Castle Acre, Norfolk.

Q6.

In what year was Castle Acre Priory founded?

1075

1080

Correct answer: 1085

1090

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