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William de Warenne
I can explain why William de Warenne had Castle Acre Priory constructed.
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Year 10
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William de Warenne
I can explain why William de Warenne had Castle Acre Priory constructed.
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Key learning points
- 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.
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
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.
Teachers could discuss the early pilgrim routes to the Holy Land and the dangers of such undertakings.
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- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
In what year did Norfolk become part of the Danelaw?
850 CE
855 CE
860 CE
Q2.
Queen Boudica of the Iceni led a rebellion against the occupation of Norfolk in 60 CE.
Q3.
On which historic trail was Castle Acre located?
Cuckmere Pilgrim Path
Old Stones Way
St Patrick’s Camino
Q4.
Which buildings contributed to Norwich becoming one of England's wealthiest medieval towns?
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
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.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match each term with its correct definition.
a religious journey to a holy place
the remains of a holy person
a holy place linked to a holy person
an order of monks which focused on prayer and reflection
Q2.
William de Warenne was an important of William I.
Q3.
Which abbey was William de Warenne inspired by during his pilgrimage?
Abbey of Saint Wandrille
Fontenay Abbey
Hambye Abbey
Q4.
In which part of England did William de Warenne have large amounts of land?
Cornwall
Isle of Wight
London
Welsh Marches
Q5.
Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order.
Q6.
In what year was Castle Acre Priory founded?
1075
1080
1090
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