a role created to give a bishop greater independence and powers to control the north

Durham Cathedral and Norman government

History

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

In this unit, pupils learn about the historical environment, choosing the relevant site study to complement their understanding of Norman England.

Historic environment (Norman England)

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Who did William the Conqueror appoint as Earl of Northumbria?

Which areas did **not** see uprisings against William in the period 1067-1070?

Which country did William the Conqueror invade in 1072?

What is the term for a role created to give a bishop greater independence and powers?

Robert Cumin, Earl of Northumbria, was killed.

William of Saint Calais ordered the construction of a new cathedral in Durham.

Put the following events in chronological order.

They followed the customs of the French. 

They followed the customs of the Danelaw.

Why did Northumbrian customs differ from those in parts of southern England?

Who was appointed as Bishop of Durham in 1056?

It was one of the main towns in Northumbria.

Why was Durham such an important town for trade and government?

When did Tostig have two of his Northumbrian rivals murdered?

What is the term for an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, against those who are in power?

Match the following people to the positions they held. 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Durham Cathedral and Norman government

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.