receiving property or other items from a parent or other after their death

the support that an overlord provided to their vassal in return for homage

an architectural style inspired by the buildings of ancient Rome

the ability to choose and appoint bishops and abbots

the language spoken by ordinary people in a region or country

Durham Cathedral - historical context themes

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)

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

support that an overlord provided to their vassal in return for homage

receiving property or other items from a relative after their death

Match the terms to the correct definition.

Which word describes an architectural style inspired by the buildings of ancient Rome?

Which three topics does 'Norman conquest and control' cover?

economic and social changes and their consequences

Which topics does 'Life under the Normans' cover?

Which two of the following are not military aspects of Norman England?

Archbishop Lanfranc and reform of the English Church

Which of the following relate to the Church of Norman England?

Complete the sentence: The cathedral's scale and grandeur were unprecedented in England; it was built on similar proportions to St Peter’s {{ }} in Rome.

Complete the sentence: Durham Cathedral is a prime example of Norman {{ }} architecture, characterised by its huge proportions, thick walls and rounded arches.

signifies grandeur and stability in Norman Romanesque style

symbolises Normans' power and strategic advantage

reflects continuity with earlier church designs and traditions

Match each architectural feature of Durham Cathedral with what it symbolises.

ribbed vaulting, dual role of prince-bishop, Church leaders replaced

use of local saints, traditional church design, Anglo-Saxon motifs

Match the evidence about Durham Cathedral to whether it shows change and continuity.

The Normans' innovative architectural techniques paved the way for a later architectural style, which style was this?

How did the location of Durham Cathedral contribute to its strategic importance?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

Durham Cathedral - historical context themes

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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