an abbey is a building for monks or nuns to live and work in

a manoeuvre is to move troops into specific positions

an area of land that is nearly an island - surrounded by the sea on three sides - is known as an isthmus

a muster point is an agreed place for troops to meet up before a battle

The location of the Battle of Hastings

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.

Historic environment (Norman England)

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

a building for monks or nuns to live and work in

an area of land that is nearly an island, surrounded by sea on 3 sides

an agreed place for troops to meet up before a battle

Match the keywords to the correct definitions.

Complete the sentence with the missing word: {{}} Abbey in East Sussex was founded by William of Normandy, on the site of the {{}} of Hastings.

to mark the spot where Harold’s mutilated body was discovered

to mark the spot he had first stepped foot in England

Why did William order an abbey to be built on the site in East Sussex?

the battlefield featured a ridge and the abbey is built on a ridge

the site is located on the Hastings-London road

the battlefield featured a hill and the abbey is built on Senlac Hill

it was shown in the Bayeux Tapestry as the location

Why is the site of the abbey in East Sussex considered by most historians to be the location of the battlefield?

The Norman fleet lands in Pevensey after crossing the Channel

William hears the news in Hastings about the Battle of Stamford Bridge

William orders his soldiers to harry Sussex

Harold sets off from London, arriving at the battlefield three days later

Put the following events in chronological order.

Complete the sentence: Key features of the battlefield included a hill, a ridge and {{}} ground.

Which keyword describes a very serious promise made on a holy item?

Which keyword describes a symbol from the pope showing his support for something?

promising land and wealth to his Norman barons

recruiting troops from other regions, e.g. Boulogne

enlisting William FitzOsbern to persuade the barons

Which of the following were ways in which William secured support for his invasion?

How many ships do Norman sources say William had in his fleet?

Complete the sentence: William's preparations were upset by bad {{}} and a near-disastrous first attempt at crossing the Channel.

William had to organise and pay for supplies for the army.

William started to get nervous about the invasion.

William had to prevent his soldiers from raiding Normandy for food.

William's birthday was in September and he did not want to miss celebrating.

William had to pay the mercenaries for their time.

Why did delays to the invasion cause problems for William?

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.

The location of the Battle of Hastings

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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