the seat of a bishop and a very large, usually stone, building used for Christian worship

London before the Norman Conquest

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)

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word means a building housing monks or nuns?

Which word describes the seat of a bishop and a very large, usually stone, building used for Christian worship?

Who re-established a settlement inside the London Wall in 886?

What did Edward the Confessor establish in London in 1065?

The city served as a focal point for royal palaces and accommodation.

The city served as a focal point for royal religion and finance.

The city served as a focal point for royal entertainment and parties.

The city served as a focal point for royal administration and governance.

Why did London become increasingly important in Edward the Confessor's reign?

Which word means an army made up of mostly untrained conscripts from England’s peasant population?

Which term describes when soldiers pretend to retreat in order to lure the enemy into a more vulnerable position?

Complete the sentence: A {{}} is a military tactic where soldiers stood in a long line overlapping their shields to form a wall of shields.

William intended to sail from Normandy but bad weather prevented him.

Harold fought the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

Harold quickly rode south with his housecarls.

The Normans constructed a castle and raided Wessex.

Harold decided to leave London before the whole fyrd had arrived.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Harold positioned his forces at the top of Senlac Hill.

Trumpets signalled the start of the battle.

The Norman knights charged up the hill but failed to break the English defence.

A section of the Norman army began to retreat.

William tipped back his helmet to show he was still alive.

The shield wall weakened and the Norman knights rode through.

The Normans' successful breaking of the Anglo-Saxons' shield wall can be described as a what?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

London before the Norman Conquest

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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