The Norman Conquest of
England - Taking and controlling the land.
As well as reading your textbook
carefully, you should also make use of Mr Field's excellent
website normanconquest.co.uk
which explains very clearly how the Normans had to fight to
control England.
Questions
What is a 'rebellion'?
Give an example of a rebellion that occurred in England after
1066. How did William deal with it?
Why do you think William faced so many rebellions in the years
after 1066?
Either draw a picture of a 'motte and bailey' castle or search
for a picture of one on the Internet. Make sure the castle is
carefully labelled.
How did the Normans use motte and bailey castles and how did they
decide where to build them?
Why is it difficult for historians to know exactly what motte and
bailey castles looked like?
You are an Anglo-Saxon noble living near a newly built motte and
bailey castle. A fellow noble in another part of the country has
just written to you asking what the castle is like. Write back,
carefully describing what you can see. You might also include some
thoughts on why you think the castle has been built and how it is
being used.
