a type of castle built by the Normans, with a high earthen mound (motte) and a courtyard (bailey) protected by a strong timber palisade (fence)

robbing a place using violence, especially in wartime

Pevensey and the Bayeux Tapestry

History

Pevensey's geography

Sussex before the Norman Conquest

The construction of Pevensey Castle

The function of Pevensey Castle

The siege of Pevensey

Normans and Pevensey Castle

Pevensey - historical context themes

Pevensey - sources and historical context

Pevensey Castle: structuring your answer to the historic environment question

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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.

To tell the story of the Norman Conquest from the Norman perspective

To commemorate the coronation of William the Conqueror

What was the primary purpose of the Bayeux Tapestry?

Which of the following towns is mentioned in the later part of the Bayeux Tapestry?

How many transport ships did the Normans build for their invasion of England?

The Normans transported approximately {{ }} specially-trained warhorses across the Channel for the invasion.

What was the impact of the Norman pillaging on Sussex during the Conquest?

Surrounding marshland and natural harbors

What natural features made Pevensey Castle a difficult site to attack?

By repairing the Roman walls and digging a ditch across the spit

How did William the Conqueror reinforce Pevensey Castle upon his arrival?

It was the base for an Anglo-Saxon rebellion.

It was used by rebel forces and later besieged by King William II.

It was abandoned and fell into disrepair.

What role did Pevensey Castle play during the Rebellion of 1088?

He was the only noble available at the time.

William wanted to reward his brother with land.

William trusted Robert completely to protect this key frontier region.

Robert had experience in building castles.

Which of the following best describes the reason why William’s half-brother, Robert, was given control over Pevensey Castle?

It discouraged rebellion due to its intimidating presence.

What effect did the sight of the Norman castle within the Roman fort at Pevensey have on the local Anglo-Saxon population?

Pevensey Castle was part of the former earldom of {{ }}, which had been the domain of the Anglo-Saxon king Harold II.

Starter Quiz

What natural features made Pevensey Castle a difficult site to attack?